Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
An engraving of an interior scene with Christ seated in a chair, addressing Mary and Martha, with three men standing behind him in the shadows. The print was published by Jean Mariette (French, 1660-1742), one of the most important print publishers active in Paris in the first half of the 18th century. An attribution to Claude Simpol (French, 1666-1716) has been tentatively propoaed.
Artwork Details
- Title: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
- Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
- Date: 18th century
- Medium: Engraving
- Dimensions: Sheet: 12 1/16 × 7 1/2 in. (30.6 × 19.1 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of Jamie Mulherron, 2015
- Object Number: 2015.651
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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