Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

Artist/Maker

DatesSigned: Signed 1565

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 130 x 201 cm h x w x d: Ram 147 x 218 x 4 cm

Inventory numberNM 323

AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Kongl. Museum

Other titlesTitle (sv): Matvaruhandel: Kristus hos Marta och Maria Title (en): Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary Label (sv): Köksscen med Jesus hos Marta och Maria Label (en): Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

DescriptionDescription: In the kitchen of a magnificent palace, women are preparing a feast. A sumptuous still life of realistically rendered poultry, game and joints of lamb conveys an image of prosperity. The scene also contains a number of erotic allusions. In the background we see Jesus’ encounter with Martha and Mary. Is this a warning against excess in the good things in life, at the expense of spiritual values? It could also be a social satire on the simple habits and uninhibited sexuality of the lower classes.

Exhibited

Motif categoryReligion/Mythology

Collection

MaterialOak (Wood), Oil paint

TechniquePainting

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