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Painting of the Month

Velązquez, 'Christ in the House of Martha and Mary', probably 1618

A solidly painted girl makes 'alioli', a garlic mayonnaise to accompany fish, and looks out unhappily towards the viewer. But what is going on in the background?

Special Feature: Christ among the Pots and Pans

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