Figure Studies
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
Jean-Eugène Buland
A luminous and serene 19th-century portrayal of the biblical visit of Jesus to the home of Martha and Mary.
Visit to the House of Simon the Pharisee
Jakub Kohl
1781 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A classical 18th-century painting depicting the biblical scene of the visit to Simon the Pharisee.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1781 oil painting by Jakub Kohl captures the poignant biblical moment of humility and devotion in the house of Simon the Pharisee. The composition features soft lighting and expressive figures, centered around the interaction between Christ and the kneeling woman, characteristic of European religious art from the late 18th century.
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