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Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
by Johannes Vermeer, 1655
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- 1655
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- oil painting
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In 1655, Johannes Vermeer painted this biblical scene early in his career, showing Christ visiting the sisters Martha and Mary. While Martha works, Mary listens to Christ, illustrating the contrast between active service and contemplation.
This is one of Vermeer's few religious paintings, created before he developed his famous domestic interiors. The work is at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh.
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About Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
It's at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh This work dates to 1655.
Most of Vermeer's work shows domestic interiors. This early religious painting differs from his mature style.
No, it's one of Vermeer's earliest and largest works. Before developing his famous quiet domestic interiors, he painted this large religious scene in a completely different style, influenced by Italian art.
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