IDENTITY
Matthew 13:52
Religion / Bible
Work Summary
Matthew 13:52 is a biblical passage. Jesus compares a teacher instructed in the kingdom of heaven to a householder bringing both new and old treasures from storage. The image presents understanding as the ability to draw meaning from inherited as well as newly received knowledge.
Evidence Summary
The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Bible
Work
Matthew 13:52
Years / Period
7 Sep 1877
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
7 Sep 1877 — Letter 130
Quoted / Copied · Quoted / alluded to
The scholarly notes identify Matthew 13:52 in Van Gogh's wording.
Response: The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
Connection: No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
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