Two more paintings of the Holy Family in domestic scenes which are not usually seen or even painted. The first one shows the family during their exile in Egypt as they take a break from their travelling, somewhere in the desert. Joseph is seen in the background near a small lake letting the donkey drink some water, as Mary is seen in the foreground playing with the toddler Jesus. They had to spend two years as refugees, until Herod died and then returned back to Nazareth , where they settled as a family in their home.
The second painting
shows the Holy Family around their dinner table. They are saying grace as they
fold their hands in prayer. Simple food is on the table, as fruit is in a bowl on
a side table. Mary would probably prepare some warm hearty soup for the three
of them, as well as some healthy salad with vegetables she would grow in her
small garden. They may have some visitors occasionally or some friends of
Jesus, whom he would invite to play with him, and then join them for dinner or
lunch. Just like any typical family.
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