Masters of the Life of Christ

Masters/Heinrich Hofmann/Jesus in the House of Mary and Martha

Jesus in the House of Mary and Martha, drawing, reproduced as an illustration by Heinrich Hofmann, by 1893

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Mary sits on the floor at Jesus’ feet, her face lifted to listen. Martha stands behind with a dish, busy with the serving. A dog sleeps under the chair. “One thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part.”

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