Christ in the House of Martha and Mary 1690 - 1753

"Christ in the House of Martha and Mary" is a drawing by Ferdinand Pierre Joseph Ignace Delamonce, executed between 1690 and 1753. This work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Delamonce's skill in capturing the drama of a biblical scene. The composition features a central figure of Christ seated, his head haloed, with Martha and Mary standing to the sides, each engaged in their respective tasks. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading reveal Delamonce's mastery of the art of drawing. The intimate scale and unfinished quality of the work suggest it was likely a preparatory study for a larger composition.