a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Rest on the Flight Into Egypt
Artist: Caravaggio
 1597    Painting

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This work of art revolves around the repose of baby Jesus with Joseph and Mary as they are all set to take the flight to Egypt. Caravaggio captures the whole scene and portrays Mother Mary sleeping along with her child while Joseph is seen holding a manuscript for the angel to play the hymn.

this Italian Barque oil on canvas painting measures 135.5 cm × 166.5 cm (53.3 in × 65.6 in) and is housed in the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Rome, Italy.

Rest on the flight to Egypt
Artist: Murillo
 1665    Painting

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This is an oil on canvas painting executed c.1665 by the Spanish artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo which is now in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia. It depicts the Holy Family, attended by two Cupids, resting during a flight to safety. The theme was a popular one which was painted by several artists.