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"Vanitas et Christ chez Marthe et Marie"
FIA5394368 " Vanitas et Christ chez Marthe et Marie" (Vanity Still Life (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary) Peinture de Pieter Aertsen (1508-1575) - 1552 - Oil on wood Dim 61, 5x101 cm Art History Museum, Vienne by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Photo eFine Art Images; Dutch, out of copyright
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Bouquet Candlestick Food And Drink Hospitality Meat Pitcher Saint Martha Vanity Visiting
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This print showcases the masterpiece "Vanitas et Christ chez Marthe et Marie" by Pieter Aertsen. Painted in 1552, this oil on wood artwork measures 61.5x101 cm and is currently housed in the Art History Museum in Vienna. Aertsen's painting depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary". The artist skillfully captures the essence of this biblical narrative through his meticulous attention to detail. The composition features various elements such as food, a candlestick, and a key that symbolize different aspects of vanity and religion. The central focus of the painting is Jesus Christ himself, surrounded by Saint Martha and other family members. This portrayal highlights themes of hospitality and visiting within Christian tradition. The presence of food and drink further emphasizes these concepts while also alluding to mortality. A bouquet of flowers adorns a vase nearby, adding an element of beauty amidst the symbolic objects scattered throughout the still life arrangement. A pitcher completes this tableau, representing nourishment both physically and spiritually. Through his masterful brushwork, Aertsen invites viewers to reflect upon their own relationship with faith, material possessions, and mortality itself. This thought-provoking artwork continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation.
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