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I think there is a real problem (which I totally get) that certain Christians have with art that may not be "Scriptually-sound." Of COURSE we don't know the particulars about the Flight, just like we haven't much about St. Joseph. And, to be fair, I don't want people making up stuff that can lead away from Salvation.

But bland art is...well...bland. It doesn't ignite the spirit. Years ago when I worked in NYC, I went to MoMA. Initially I thought it would be awful - modern art is "trash." But when I saw the really good stuff, up-close and in-person, it was moving. It made me THINK. It moved my spirit. Bingo!

I went to a religious theater a few years ago and at the start of the show, a guy came out and explicitly said "this isn't Bible study...some things we made up to keep the show moving. Please don't roast us." That worked for me...and the show MOVED me. Bingo again!

Some people would prefer that the gifted artist should follow the parable of the sevrent who buried his talent. That's nonsense. Yes, he who chooses to undertake religious art should accept the obligation to not lead others into error. In turn, we consumers of art shouldn't be quick to point out the Scriptural deficiencies and open our hearts to be moved.

I'd love to go see their Egyptian section if I ever make it back and it museums ever re-open.