# Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

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## Artwork

- Artist: [AERTSEN, Pieter](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Oil on panel, 126 x 200 cm

## Commentary

A kitchen scene combined with a religious subject is set within Renaissance architecture. The background depicts the story of Christ in the house of Martha and Mary. This painting marks the transition from the late mediaeval practice of depicting religious subjects to a new era, in which art depicts the everyday life of the self confident bourgeoisie.

## Related artworks

- [Apostles Peter and John](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/apostles-peter-and-john-r8fc029d7bc0b3c>)
- [Butcher&#39;s Stall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/butchers-stall-ra4cdcaa6c6aad2>)
- [Christ and the Adulteress](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/christ-and-the-adulteress-r0eb1aca5847f26>)
- [Christ and the Adulteress](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/christ-and-the-adulteress-r8e3268f98981d5>)
- [Cook in front of the Stove](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/cook-in-front-of-the-stove-r9659894ff4f75a>)
- [Left wing of a Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/left-wing-of-a-triptych-with-the-adoration-of-the-magi-r73618a685f0db9>)
- [Left wing of a Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi \(reverse side\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/left-wing-of-a-triptych-with-the-adoration-of-the-magi-reverse-side-r5d3f27b14b7c7f>)
- [Market Scene \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/market-scene-detail-r6c79c4291dc0eb>)
- [Market Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/market-scene-racfe9f11a1cba2>)
- [Market Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/market-scene-rb78cd53d73ba4e>)
- [Market Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/market-scene-rc2260affc7eef0>)
- [Market Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/aertsen-pieter-r990050138dfd04/market-scene-rdd31d30bae3f64>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)