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A Poor Family Gathers Around As The Father Reads From The Bible. After A Work By Jean-Baptiste Greuze. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875
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A Poor Family Gathers Around As The Father Reads From The Bible. After A Work By Jean-Baptiste Greuze. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875
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18th Bible Book Eighteenth Family Father France Head Listening Listens Poor Reading Around Gathered Gathers Greuze Reads
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In this poignant photo print, titled "A Poor Family Gathers Around as the Father Reads from the Bible" we are transported back to 18th century France. The image captures a humble family, their faces etched with weariness and hardship, as they gather closely around their father who holds a well-worn Bible in his hands. The father's head is bowed reverently as he reads aloud from the sacred text, his voice filling the room with words of solace and hope. His family listens intently, their eyes fixed on him with unwavering attention. Despite their poverty-stricken circumstances, there is an undeniable sense of unity and strength emanating from this simple act of gathering together around the power of faith. This scene is inspired by Jean-Baptiste Greuze's original work and beautifully depicts the universal theme of familial love and devotion transcending societal constraints. The artist skillfully captures not only the physical surroundings but also evokes emotions that resonate across time. Published in Paris in 1875 as part of "XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes" this illustration serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst adversity, literature can provide solace and inspiration for those seeking comfort or guidance. Ken Welsh's masterful reproduction ensures that this timeless moment will continue to touch hearts for generations to come.
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