Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

Anonymous, French, 18th century

18th century · Engraving · Drawings and Prints

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.

Artist

Anonymous, French, 18th century

Date

18th century

Medium

Engraving

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Jamie Mulherron, 2015