a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well
Artist: Carlo Maratta
 1655-57    Painting

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This  oil painting by Italian artist Carlo Maratta, is located in the Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana. It shows the story of Abraham's servant Eliezer giving Rebecca jewels to seal her betrothal to Isaac, after she had demonstrated the kindness foreseen by Abraham in offering water to Eliezer's camels (Gen. 24:11-20).

Rest on the Flight Into Egypt
Artist: Caravaggio
 1597    Painting

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This work of art revolves around the repose of baby Jesus with Joseph and Mary as they are all set to take the flight to Egypt. Caravaggio captures the whole scene and portrays Mother Mary sleeping along with her child while Joseph is seen holding a manuscript for the angel to play the hymn.

this Italian Barque oil on canvas painting measures 135.5 cm × 166.5 cm (53.3 in × 65.6 in) and is housed in the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Rome, Italy.