Olive Wood Flight Into Egypt Figure face Detailed B

This hand-carved olive wood sculpture depicting the Flight into Egypt. This religious artwork captures a pivotal biblical scene from the Gospel of Matthew, where the Holy Family – Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus – flee to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution. The sculpture illustrates Mary riding a donkey and carrying the baby Jesus, while Joseph leads them on their journey to seek refuge in Egypt, fulfilling an Old Testament prophecy. This piece is crafted from olive wood, a material deeply symbolic in Christian tradition and particularly known for its use in religious carvings from Bethlehem and the Holy Land.