Enlarged available from here (last View All Sizes under image). Painting discussed here and here (audio, Episode 1). Second time that , one of the 6 works by this artist that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, have also appeared here.
As a Jew, Joseph would have a better beard. I suppose they are building a door to keep out the sheep. Also, why is everyone barefoot in a carpenters shop?
Thanks for the enlargement (Mabrndt has been missing too long). I love to see the dove resting on the ladder (though it may represent the Holy Spirit, since the stigmatata indicate allegory). There appear to be many shavings around the floor, but I see nothing resembling a lathe, and the first few rows of sheep outside seem out of scale (and very numerous for a family who can’t afford sandals).
I’ve always thought it odd that the writers chose carpenter as Jesus’ advocation … in the area where he is supposed to have grown up, wood was in short supply long before Rome came to power. The only reason I can think of is that they wanted Jesus to have a very humble background. I reckon carpenters from that area were very poor.
Who do you propose the other people are? He had no older siblings, right? Unless there were other unwritten about immaculate conceptions. His mom and dad were probably less than 20 years older than him.
You are right, that is a nice work bench. Bet it cost him many drachma at the local Woodcraft store. According to Chireef, they were working on a large table top to be used in the Upper Room for a banquet of about 13. The table top being larger than the workbench it covers the bench dog holes and the bench dogs are stored away. Only thing needed is a Black-and-Decker shop broom to clean up the shavings.
chireef almost 13 years ago
if we make it a bit longer we can fit 13 men having a last supper together
corzak almost 13 years ago
They’re all ‘lovey-dovey’ now, but they turn on him in later episodes. (Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:53-58)
zero almost 13 years ago
Pilot for “This Old House.”
zero almost 13 years ago
Third season, the actor playing Jesus holds out for more $, gets fired & show is re-titled “Joe & Mary – Manger Management…”
mabrndt Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Enlarged available from here (last View All Sizes under image). Painting discussed here and here (audio, Episode 1). Second time that , one of the 6 works by this artist that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, have also appeared here.
V-Beast almost 13 years ago
“See mom, they do melt in your hand.”
pcolli almost 13 years ago
“I told you what would happen if you played with sharp things. Anyway it’s time to get ready for Judas’ birthday party.
leaman100 almost 13 years ago
As a Jew, Joseph would have a better beard. I suppose they are building a door to keep out the sheep. Also, why is everyone barefoot in a carpenters shop?
lindaf almost 13 years ago
Anyone else want to slap the kid Jesus? He looks so—smug….
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
Thanks for the enlargement (Mabrndt has been missing too long). I love to see the dove resting on the ladder (though it may represent the Holy Spirit, since the stigmatata indicate allegory). There appear to be many shavings around the floor, but I see nothing resembling a lathe, and the first few rows of sheep outside seem out of scale (and very numerous for a family who can’t afford sandals).
APersonOfInterest almost 13 years ago
I’ve always thought it odd that the writers chose carpenter as Jesus’ advocation … in the area where he is supposed to have grown up, wood was in short supply long before Rome came to power. The only reason I can think of is that they wanted Jesus to have a very humble background. I reckon carpenters from that area were very poor.
Simon_Jester almost 13 years ago
Fred Rogers was an ordained Methodist minister. I always thought that was entirely appropriate
vwdualnomand almost 13 years ago
and, ask any conservative pundit that they were there. glenn beck says that him and jesus were drinking buddies.
excelrver almost 13 years ago
So would Jesus the sportswriter cover the Lions???
rockngolfer almost 13 years ago
The shavings are from a plane. I have one from 1965 that has $7.95 written in magic marker on the side.
V-Beast almost 13 years ago
Who do you propose the other people are? He had no older siblings, right? Unless there were other unwritten about immaculate conceptions. His mom and dad were probably less than 20 years older than him.
Woody157 almost 13 years ago
You are right, that is a nice work bench. Bet it cost him many drachma at the local Woodcraft store. According to Chireef, they were working on a large table top to be used in the Upper Room for a banquet of about 13. The table top being larger than the workbench it covers the bench dog holes and the bench dogs are stored away. Only thing needed is a Black-and-Decker shop broom to clean up the shavings.
Call me Ishmael almost 13 years ago
disguised as a nun, undercover govt. agent documents several violations of Emperor Tiberius’ child labor laws…
Call me Ishmael almost 13 years ago
Sister Mary visits shop class @ Emperor Augustus Vo-Tech H.S.
Call me Ishmael almost 13 years ago
Nah, just chiaroscuro!
blackdawne almost 13 years ago
Grrrrrrrrreat! I get to change the chamber pot and he gets kissed! Life is so unfair!
mabrndt Premium Member about 12 years ago
Here is another work by this artist.
Jab Jr 1957 almost 3 years ago
The first unseen pilot for Home Improvement.