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The parable of the mote and the beam is recorded in two gospels of the Bible (Matthew and Luke). It has rarely been painted: only three other depictions are known.
The artist was descended from the clan of Manuchariants, of Armenia, although his family later divided: some moved to Persia but Zorab's family went to India. He painted several icons in the Armenian churches of New Julfa (a suburb of Isfahan in Iran).
The artist was descended from the clan of Manuchariants, of Armenia, although his family later divided: some moved to Persia but Zorab's family went to India. He painted several icons in the Armenian churches of New Julfa (a suburb of Isfahan in Iran).
Title
The Parable of the Mote and the Beam
Date
1880
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 98.2 x W 80 cm
Accession number
44563i
Acquisition method
purchased by Henry S. Wellcome at Robinson Fisher & Harding auction house, London, 1931
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Minus M. Zorab 1880
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, London, Greater London NW1 2BE England
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