05 Works, Today, June 19th, is Mary mother of James’s day, her story in Paintings #170

LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER
Lucas Cranach the Elder
Mary Cleophas and Alphaeus, with two of their sons, c. 1509
Mixed technique on limewood
120.0 x 43.5 x min. 0.7 cm
THE STÄDEL MUSEUM

Mary was one of a group of women who kept track of Jesus’ travels and ministered to His needs whenever they could. The women provided food, shelter, laundering, and even money so that Jesus and the disciples could travel freely preaching the Gospel…

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