Martha Collection

Brigham Young - Mormon Leader and Wives
Brigham Young (1801-1877) - Leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and American settler. President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Mormons) from 1847 until 1877

Jesus, Mary and Martha
Jesus talks with Mary while Martha does housework

The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The wailing women, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene, Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary, Melchior Breitsamter as St John: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

The Biblical Village Of Bethany, Near Jerusalem, Palestine Home Of Martha, Mary And Lazarus. From A Book Of Modern Palestine By Richard Penlake Published C.1910

Martha and George Washington. Watercolor and ink on paper, c1780, by a Pennsylvania German artist
FOLK ART: WASHINGTONS. Martha and George Washington. Watercolor and ink on paper, c1780, by a Pennsylvania German artist

Martha of Norway
MARTHA, CROWN PRINCESS OF NORWAY Daughter of Princess Charles of Sweden, she married Crown Prince Olav of Norway in 1929. She died 3 years before Olav became King of Norway in 1957. Date: 1901 - 1954

Violet Carson as Ena Sharples, Coronation Street
Violet Carson (right, 1898-1983) as Ena Sharples in the long-running TV soap, Coronation Street, with her two friends, Minnie Caldwell (played by Margot Bryant)

Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622 Artist: Diego Velasquez
Kitchen Scene with Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622. Martha supervises work in the kitchen. A young servant girl, wearing an unhappy expression

MARTHA GRAHAM (1894-1991). American dancer and choreographer. Photographed while performing in the ballet Xochitl, choreographed by Ted Shawn, c1920

(Luke 10: 41, 42); wood engraving after Gustave Dor
JESUS WITH MARTHA & MARY. (Luke 10: 41, 42); wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MARTHA WASHINGTON (1732-1801). Wife of George Washington. Engraving, 19th century

He Raises Lazarus
He brings Lazarus, the brother of his friends Martha and Mary, back to life

Jesus with Mary and Martha, c1870. From the Bible (Luke X. 42)

The Parlement of Paris Altarpiece, 1453-55 (oil on panel)
XIR244977 The Parlement of Paris Altarpiece, 1453-55 (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); 226.5 x 270 cm; Louvre, Paris

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

Mrs Johnstone and her Son (?), 1775-1780, (c1915). Artist: George Romney
Mrs Johnstone and her Son (?), 1775-1780, (c1915). The painting is held by the Tate Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Geo. Washn. Parke Curtis - Genl. Geo. Washington - Eleanor Parke Curtis - Martha Washington - William Lee

Flotow Martha Quartet
The delightful spinning quartet from Act Two, as the two posh ladies, disguised as country girls, reveal their inability to perform mundane household tasks

Tamarind, Tamarindus indica
5855082 Tamarind, Tamarindus indica; (add.info.: Tamarind, Tamarindus indica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by Martha Carless Syms and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

The raising of Lazarus
5307620 The raising of Lazarus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the raising of Lazarus. Jesus raises Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary, from the dead after being deceased for 4 days)

Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870
535938 Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870; (add.info.: Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Friedrich von Flotow
3118739 Friedrich von Flotow; (add.info.: Portrait of Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) a German composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christ with Martha and Mary. Creator: Anon
Christ with Martha and Mary, Unknown date

Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background, 1569. Creator: Unknown
Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background, 1569

The Well-stocked Kitchen, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the Background, 1566. It is not the profusion of vegetables, fruit, meat

Christ's Second Visit to the House of Mary and Martha, c.1515-c.1520. Creator: Cornelius Engebrechtsz
Christ's Second Visit to the House of Mary and Martha, c.1515-c.1520

Christ with Martha and Mary, c.1630-c.1634. Creator: Vincent Malo
Christ with Martha and Mary, c.1630-c.1634

"The Visit to Bethany" - painted by A. B. Clay - from the Exhibition of the National Institution, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Le Christ chez Marthe et Marie, 1882. Creator: Eugène Buland
Le Christ chez Marthe et Marie, 1882. Christ at the home of Martha and Mary

Sketch for the Saint-Elisabeth church (3rd arrondissement of Paris): Martha and Mary, 1842. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Sainte-Elisabeth : Marthe et Marie)

Jesus with Martha and Mary, c1841. Creator: Henry Scheffer
Jesus with Martha and Mary, c1841

Christ with Martha and Mary. Sketch (or reduction) for "May" of Notre-Dame of 1704

Saints Martha, Catherine and Barbara, 1516-1517. Creator: Luini, Bernardino (ca. 1480-1532)
Saints Martha, Catherine and Barbara, 1516-1517. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Queen Astrid of Belgium with Princess Martha
Queen Astrid (1905-1930) (right) with her elder sister Princess Martha of Sweden (19011954) (Crown Princess of Norway) at the Cinema Metropole, January 1934

Saint Mary; detail of the plastic group by Antonio Begarelli reproducing Jesus in the house of Martha and Mary; the apostles Peter and Andrew and two women

A portrait of the concert dancer Martha Graham by Soichi Sunami, 1930. Graham was sometimes called the Picasso of Dance Date: 1930

Princess Martha of Sweden with baby son Harald
Princess Martha of Sweden, wife of King Olaf V of Norway, with their baby son who became King Harald V of Norway, seen here in March 1937. Date: 1937

Christ Conversing with Martha and Mary, ca 1652. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Christ Conversing with Martha and Mary, ca 1652. Found in the collection of British Museum

Princess Alice of Greece with her granddaughter, Dorothea
Princess Andrew of Greece (1885-1969), formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg, kissing her granddaughter, Princess Dorothea of Hesse-Cassel, the daughter of her fourth daughter, Princess Sophie

Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Princess Martha
Crown Prince Olav of Norway (1903 - 1991), later King Olav V, with his wife, the Crown Princess, formerly Princess Martha of Sweden (1901 - 1954). Date: 1930

Opera - Martha

St Martha's Chapel, Guildford, Surrey, from Pewley Hill
St Martha's Chapel, Guildford, Surrey, viewed from Pewley Hill - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Saint Lazarus with his Sisters Martha and Mary
Master of Perea. Saint Lazarus with his Sisters Martha and Mary. Valencian School, early 16th century. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs M A Ransom
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque dated 28 April 1917 for four pounds and two shillings to Mrs M A (Martha Ann) Ransom, widow of first class saloon steward and victim James Ransom of Knowle, Bristol

Norwegian Royal refugees
Crown Princess Martha of Norway (1901-1954), with her children Prince Harald, later King Harald V (b. 1937), Princess Ragnhild (1930-2012) and Princess Astrid (b. 1932), in exile in New York

Webb Beatrice Fabian Society Fabians Left Wing
webb, beatrice, fabian, society, fabians, left, wing, politics, political, socialist, socialism, labour, woman, women, old, age, elderly, elegant, martha, 1858, 1943, english, sociology, sociologist

JESUS REVIVES LAZARUS
He brings Lazarus back from the dead as a favour to his sisters Mary and Martha. Date: circa 1

MUSSORGSKY/KHOVANSCCHINA
Costume for Martha, a widow, mystic, former mistress of Andrei Khovanski, son of Ivan K : she escapes being drowned, dies throwing herself into a fire

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"Martha: A Name Woven Through Time and History" From the biblical village of Bethany to the vibrant world of dance, the name Martha has left its mark on various realms. In religious narratives, we encounter Martha as a figure in Jesus' life alongside her sister Mary and brother Lazarus. Known for her hospitality, she welcomed Jesus into her home with warmth and devotion. Fast forward to Brigham Young's era, where polygamy was practiced within Mormon communities, and is said that he had multiple wives, including one named Martha. This historical connection adds depth to the name's significance. In artistry, we find captivating portrayals such as Diego Velasquez's masterpiece "Christ in the House of Mary and Martha. " The painting captures a moment filled with contemplation and contrasts between two sisters' approaches to their guest. Shifting gears from biblical times to more recent history, we encounter influential women like dancer and choreographer Martha Graham. Her innovative contributions revolutionized modern dance forever. The mention of Calamity Jane (born Martha Jane Canary Burke) reminds us of strong-willed women who defied societal norms during the Wild West era. Her adventurous spirit challenges traditional gender roles even today. Martha Washington emerges as an emblematic figure in American history as George Washington's wife. Her grace and support played a vital role during his presidency while leaving an indelible legacy behind. Lastly, let us not forget about everyday people bearing this timeless name—like Norwegian individuals named Martha or those whose ancestors hailed from Pennsylvania German heritage—a testament to how names connect generations across time and geography. Whether it be through religious tales or artistic expressions spanning centuries, "Martha" remains intertwined with stories that celebrate strength, creativity, resilience—and above all—an enduring spirit that transcends time itself.