Christ’s Second Visit to the House of Mary and Martha
c. 1515 - c. 1520
Painted in the detailed Early Netherlandish style around 1515, this scene captures a bustling moment when Jesus visits the sisters Mary and Martha. Christ sits on the left, engaging the two women—one in solemn blue and the other in a dazzling red and gold gown—who seem to have paused their day to listen. If you peek through the archway in the background, you'll see the rest of the household in a chaotic tizzy of cooking and arguing, providing a funny contrast to the calm conversation in the foreground. Even the family dog has curled up for a nap on the tiled floor, completely unbothered by the divine presence!
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