05 Works, June 4th is Saints Mary and Martha’s day, their story in Paintings #155

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675)
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, between circa 1654 and circa 1656

Oil on canvas
Height: 1,585 mm (62.40 in); Width: 1,415 mm (55.70 in)
Scottish National Gallery

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, He came to Bethany where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made…

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