The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt — Nicolas Enriquez

Nicolas Enriquez’s The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt, dated 1773, depicts Mary, Joseph, and the young Christ returning from their biblical sojourn in Egypt. Rooted in the devotional art of eighteenth-century New Spain, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Baroque through its sacred narrative and reverent treatment of the Holy Family. Enriquez presents this episode from Christ’s childhood as an image of familial unity, divine protection, and faithful pilgrimage. This museum-inspired reproduction honours the painting’s spiritual character and place within colonial Mexican sacred art. Printed as a premium matte fine-art print on 200 gsm paper, it brings a contemplative image of the Holy Family into spaces dedicated to prayer, reflection, and Christian tradition.

Our museum-inspired reproductions are printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper, with edge-to-edge artwork and supplied unframed.

To prepare selected historical artworks for fine-art printing, we digitally enhance images where necessary, including adjustments to brightness, contrast and colour balance. These refinements are intended to improve print reproduction while respecting the character of the original artwork. Colours and tonal values may therefore differ from the original painting.