"Into Egypt" - A Nativity Christmas Painting with a Twist

The Story of the Holy Family's Flight Into Egyptfrom the Gospel of MatthewAnd when [the Magi] were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt have I called my son."Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.A Modern Interpretation of the Holy FamilyThis painting is as much about our times as it is about ancient times. It shows the strength of a family who follows the guidance of the Lord, beginning with the patriarch Joseph who extends his protection to his wife and newborn son. Sometimes the world seems dark and frightening, but we must keep our hope alive and be courageous.

Fine-art poster on acid-free paper. 12 in. x 16 in. including black areas. Ships unframed and rolled in a tube. The Story of the Holy Family's Flight Into Egypt from the Gospel of Matthew And when [the Magi] were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him." When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt have I called my son." Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. A Modern Interpretation of the Holy Family This painting is as much about our times as it is about ancient times. It shows the strength of a family who follows the guidance of the Lord, beginning with the patriarch Joseph who extends his protection to his wife and newborn son. Sometimes the world seems dark and frightening, but we must keep our hope alive and be courageous.