Flight into Egypt – Giovanni Battista – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality

This is the flight into Egypt to save their son from Herod. The Holy Family have just left the boat that carried them across the Nile. Mary is tried. The angel prostrates himself before them. He is kissing the ground because if Mary and Jesus tread on it, it is holy ground. The donkey that will carry Mary and Jesus awaits behind them. Joseph, the foster father and a quiet figure in the Bible, is also just behind them, in their background. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770) was an Italian painter, one of the masters of his day. He was very prolific, painting Rococo-styled paintings of a religious or mythical nature. This picture was painted towards the end of his life. According to the Met Museum, who hold this piece, this picture was visually daring at the time because of "its use of empty space and plunging diagonal composition." We think that is why it strikes us as fresh and intriguing, because that inspired and unusual artistry remains with it. Circa 1767-70. Oil on canvas. 23 5