Christ in the House of Mary and Martha

"Christ in the House of Martha and Mary" is an oil-canvas painting by Diego Velázquez from his Seville period, dating to around 1618. Created shortly after his apprenticeship with Pacheco, the work exemplifies Velázquez's early experimentation with the Baroque style and the religious painting genre. As a bodegón, it depicts a contemporary Spanish kitchen scene with biblical themes, highlighting Velázquez’s interest in everyday life within religious narratives. The canvas format allows for detailed expression, characteristic of his innovative approach during this formative period.