Christus in het huis van Marta en Maria 1624 - 1652

Crispijn van den Queborn’s etching, “Christus in het huis van Marta en Maria” (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary), depicts a scene from the New Testament. In the print, Jesus sits with Mary, who listens to his words while Martha frets over the tasks of preparing a meal. The scene is set in a domestic interior, and is a classic depiction of the Christian parable about the importance of choosing the “better part” – spending time with God – rather than focusing on earthly pursuits. The artwork, dating from 1624-1652, is an example of the Dutch Baroque style, and can be found in the Rijksmuseum.