Well, Joseph does disappear from the gospels after Jesus went missing at age 12 to educate the temple leaders. And he initially meant to divorce Mary when he thought she had been unfaithful. I wonder if there was some equivalent to couple’s counseling back then…
Click-to-enlarge image available from here (last View All Sizes choice).This is one of the panels in the Recanati Polyptych, described (click the i in the Info column) in the first 7 items here. StsCatherine of SiennaandSigismund is the 6th item. Here is her Catholic bio. He doesn’t have one there, but this has more about him. The polyptych is also known as the (what it’s called on that Wikipedia page) St. Dominic Polyptych; its WIkipedia page and images. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection.So far, only work by this artist to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.
Counseling was needed since Mary is dressed in black and white and completely covered while Joe has a necklace and red boots decorated with embroidery!
margueritem over 12 years ago
Is there hope for this unhappy couple? Stay tuned to Dr. Phil.
BE THIS GUY over 12 years ago
That kid isn’t even mine!
bluskies over 12 years ago
It’s plain to see where the fault lies. she stole his heart and is just toying with it…
zero over 12 years ago
Rejected cover art for reissue of classic Allman Bros. album - EAT A PEACH.
pcolli over 12 years ago
“If she doesn’t get over this soon,,,,,well, Mary Magdalene’s been looking a bit lonely, lately.
killacowinWA over 12 years ago
Well, Joseph does disappear from the gospels after Jesus went missing at age 12 to educate the temple leaders. And he initially meant to divorce Mary when he thought she had been unfaithful. I wonder if there was some equivalent to couple’s counseling back then…
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
I guess staring at the crucifix is the old-time equivalent of going through her son’s graduation album. And the apple started it all.
V-Beast over 12 years ago
@thatnicecollegeguy: he initially meant to divorce Mary when he thought she had been unfaithful. Divorce? I was thinking they weren’t married yet.
Coyoty Premium Member over 12 years ago
Siena High yearbook picture of “Hello, Nurse!” Catherine and Sigimund “The See Monster”.
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
Click-to-enlarge image available from here (last View All Sizes choice).This is one of the panels in the Recanati Polyptych, described (click the i in the Info column) in the first 7 items here. Sts Catherine of Sienna and Sigismund is the 6th item. Here is her Catholic bio. He doesn’t have one there, but this has more about him. The polyptych is also known as the (what it’s called on that Wikipedia page) St. Dominic Polyptych; its WIkipedia page and images. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection.So far, only work by this artist to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.
finale over 12 years ago
“Apple on a stick…..and dip it in caramel. Hey; I might be on to something here”.
blackdawne over 12 years ago
Discovering the alien pod in her bed, Mary wonders ‘Is that what happened to Joesph?’
Spyderred over 12 years ago
Counseling was needed since Mary is dressed in black and white and completely covered while Joe has a necklace and red boots decorated with embroidery!
bossyheifer over 12 years ago
Since when do carpenters drink tea and carry swords?
aarken over 12 years ago
It doesn’t look like an apple to me.
snugharborman-catalog over 12 years ago
“God made you pregnant? Yeah, right!”
Thehag over 12 years ago
Oh my! AHA HA HA HA HA HA HA AH HA HA HA HA HA HA AHA HA HA AH HA HA! TFF!
Jab Jr 1957 almost 3 years ago
This artist couldn’t draw hands very well.