Martha and Mary by Andrea Vaccaro. A dramatic Baroque oil painting depicting two women, Martha and Mary, in a dialogue with expressive gestures against a dark background.

Martha and Mary

Andrea Vaccaro

1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative Baroque scene by Andrea Vaccaro featuring dramatic lighting and rich, emotional characterization.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

1 frame size

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This 17th-century masterpiece by Neapolitan artist Andrea Vaccaro depicts the biblical sisters Martha and Mary. The work showcases the dramatic chiaroscuro and masterful rendering of textiles characteristic of the Italian Baroque period, capturing a moment of profound spiritual exchange.

More like this

Flea Hunting in the Candlelight

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

Flea Hunting in the Candlelight

Gerard van Honthorst

A dramatic 17th-century genre scene capturing an intimate domestic moment bathed in theatrical, warm candlelight.