Every purchase gifts sacred art to your apostolate — $1,090 in restored masterworks given away each month Learn More

Christ With Mary and Martha – Vermeer


This artwork by J. Vermeer shows Jesus speaking to the sisters Martha and Mary Magdalene. Martha is considered to be a model of active life and Mary Magdalene a model of contemplative life, as suggested by this image.

The artwork was inspired by Lk. 10:41-42: "And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things: But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her."   

Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional projects and for Catholic parishes, schools, apostolates, publishers, and media teams preparing bulletins, articles, classroom materials, and Catholic media. Review the product/license details before commercial publication, resale, or redistribution.


Collections: Jesus Christ