Road to Bethlehem
I’ve always loved the story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem. Artists have always shown her riding the back of a donkey. As I’ve thought about it, I have imagined them on a dry, dusty road. The area is somewhat barren. The sun is hot, and Mary is very uncomfortable with her pregnancy. She has to stop — Joseph holds her as she suffers contractions. To me, this seems more likely than the paintings of the renaissance. This is my version.
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Comments on Road to Bethlehem
What a great explanation of the painting and of what Mary most likely was going through. Very nice.
It turned out beautiful! I love the surroundings, and the blue in the shadows behind Mary and Joseph. I also love the shadows on Joseph’s coat. The look on his face is perfect, the look of concern a loving husband would have for his suffering young wife. Love, love, love!
Love.
I love this one, especially the look on Mary’s face. Such a good Christmas painting.
Tom, there’s almost a tangible clarity in this piece. It’s wonderful.
I love this
Mt favorite parts are the shadows behind Mary and Joseph, and also their clothing