mn 39 Go to Bethlehem (Time for the departure)
Now, they are going on their Honeymoon. But Mary looks depressed. what happened to her?
Joseph persevered with work. His work was satisfactory. So, I could say that their honeymoon is making it through their suffering.
But Mary did not get a feeling of satisfaction. Let me explain what happened before. It's a long story but I make it short.
Then, Joseph went to the next town Nain. And he visited his father's friend. And he asked him for help.
He said "I've heard some villagers' families will to go Jerusalem. You have to better join them."
According to him, their grandmother wanted to see the Golden temple once more before dying.
So, Joseph asked them if Mary could ride on their cart together. Their answer was yes.
So, the next early morning Joseph and Mary joined the journey. Everything had gone well. Mary was completely safe.
Because of a decree from Caesar Augustus that all people should be registered. So, all went to be registered, everyone to his city.
No one was against his decree. So, the old rabbi would not chase them. Now, the journey was very comfortable.
The weather was good and the route was so easy. But they supposed something lacking which makes them uneasy.
Joseph came to Nazareth with his burden. Mary wanted to escape Nazareth as soon as possible.
So, they easily found out they wanted each other. Joseph fulfilled his righteousness. Mary fulfilled her hope.
Then, they could not figure out something about the lack of them when they became men and wives.
Now Mary put her hands on her big belly with closed eyes. Joseph looks back at her with anxiety.
This painting represents their anxiety that they shall confront a big event that no one has ever seen.
Canvas oil 910mm 1167mm