"Give us this day our daily bread"
Which bears more spiritual weight?
A:
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B:
The religious significance of bread is obvious, but what is the significance of the basket?
How has the basket been historically represented in art? "The Last Supper", 1620-1621, by Peter Paul Rubens is a good starting point. The basket can also be seen as an illusion to the wooden bin filled with hay where baby Jesus lay. In 2007, the Vatican made a radical change to the typical Nativity scene. Referring to two passages in St. Matthew's gospel, Jesus now lies in Joseph's shop, complete with "the typical work tools of a carpenter". He lies in Joseph's home.
Aside: In 2004, the Fondation Cartier held an exhibition titled "Pain Couture", by Jean Paul Gautier. The French sure do love their bread!
The religious significance of bread is obvious, but what is the significance of the basket?How has the basket been historically represented in art? "The Last Supper", 1620-1621, by Peter Paul Rubens is a good starting point. The basket can also be seen as an illusion to the wooden bin filled with hay where baby Jesus lay. In 2007, the Vatican made a radical change to the typical Nativity scene. Referring to two passages in St. Matthew's gospel, Jesus now lies in Joseph's shop, complete with "the typical work tools of a carpenter". He lies in Joseph's home.
Aside: In 2004, the Fondation Cartier held an exhibition titled "Pain Couture", by Jean Paul Gautier. The French sure do love their bread!
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