Rest on the Flight Into Egypt

This was the first of the artist’s work done on a big scale where the artist managed to get out of his fascination towards painting in dark spaces. The angle creates a sensuous and luminous aura, while the presentation of the mother and baby seems to be done in a delicate as well as subtle way.

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.