Jesus Walks in the Portico of Solomon – Tissot Annunciation-Early Life The Blessed Virgin Mary lovingly

The Blessed Virgin Mary lovingly kneels beside Our Lord lying in a manger

A detail of the face of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A crucifix and a skull stand nearby

clad in a light brown habit and hood

by Jan Gossaert

Jesus Walks in the Portico of Solomon – Tissot Annunciation-Early Life The Blessed Virgin Mary lovinglyThis artwork by J. Tissot shows Christ walking with His disciples in the Temple. The image is inspired by the following account in Scripture: "And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon' s porch. The Jews therefore came round about him, and said to him: How long dost thou hold our souls in suspense? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them: I speak to you, and you believe not: the works that I do in the name of my Father, they give