The Sisters of Bethany

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This iconic sculpture vividly depicts a poignant scene from the Bible, inscribed on its base as "The Master is come, and calleth for thee" (John 11:28). In this powerful moment, Mary and Martha of Bethany are overcome with grief over the passing of their brother Lazarus. Jesus suddenly appears at their doorstep, prompting Martha to rush out and greet him. The sculpture freezes time in a heart-wrenching instant as Martha returns inside the house, only to find her sister Mary nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Mary is seen leading Jesus to the final resting place of Lazarus, where Jesus performs an extraordinary miracle - bringing his lifeless corpse back to life with a mere word.