Christ in the House of his Parents, Preparing for Lent, and Eucharistic Symbolism

Part 2

Amelia McKee

Feb 28, 2025

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Christ in the House of his Parents by Sir John Everett Millais, c. 1850, the Tate Britain, London.

Christ In The House Of His Parents Preparing For Lent And Eucharistic Symbolism

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In this post, I will continue to reflect upon the painting Christ in the House of his Parents by John Everett Millais. Last week, in part one, I explored the reasons why critics reacted so strongly against this painting.

To summarize, the critics attacked M…

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