Christ in the House of Mary and Martha
1650
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1650
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This painting depicts a scene of Jesus Christ in the home of Mary and Martha. In the foreground, a woman is shown serving food, while another woman is seated at a table with Jesus. The room is filled with various objects, including a large jug, a basket of fruit, and a plate of food. The painting features a warm color palette, with shades of brown and yellow dominating the scene. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the light source coming from the left side of the painting. The artist's use of impasto and glazing techniques adds texture and visual interest to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of these techniques, look up Jan Steen.
