1757
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Christ in the house of Martha and Mary is a 1757 watercolor by William Blake, a Neoclassicism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet indoor scene with six figures around a table. The room has soft lighting, with a chandelier-style decoration on the ceiling. On the table sits a plate of fruit, a glass, and a basket. One woman kneels by the table, another stands nearby, and the others sit or lean in. The artist used light and shadow to give the scene depth, focusing on the faces and gestures. The figures look calm, almost like they’re in their own world. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama in art.
A watercolour by William Blake depicts Christ in the house of Martha and Mary, showing Saint Mary Magdalene at his feet while other figures are seated at a table.
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William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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