a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Artist: Barent Fabritius
 1661    Painting

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The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, found in Luke 18:9-14, teaches about humility and the importance of a sincere heart in prayer. In the story, the Pharisee boasts about his righteousness, while the tax collector humbly asks for God's mercy, illustrating that those who humble themselves will be exalted by God.

The Poor Widow
Artist: Maerten de Vos
 1602    Painting

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This oil on panel painting measuring 98n by 37 inches is part of an Altarpiece of the Guild of the Minters.  It is housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts  in Antwerp.