a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

The Annunciation to the Shepherds
Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
 1875    Painting

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The jury for the Prix de Rome award  objected to this entry by Bastien-Lepage's  because he chose to render the Annunciation at twilight when, according to historical accuracy, the Annunciation was a night scene. 

This painting is oil on canvas and is in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne 

The Anointing at Bethany
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
 1618    Painting

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This oil on canvas was painted in 1618 by Peter Paul Rubens and  his student Anthony Van Dyke.  It is housed in The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg.