Plockhörst, Plate 99, has attempted to put into a single picture the wealth of meaning suggested by the wondrous words, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matt, 11:28.) Humanity is symbolized by the pilgrim who needs comforting.
THE PEREAN MINISTRY.
During this part of his life Jesus gave some of his most famous parables.
Siemenroth, Plate 101, illustrates the parable of the Good Samaritan. The Priest and the Levite have passed by; the Samaritan is pouring oil and wine upon the wounds preparatory to binding them up. (Luke 10:30-34.)
Doré, Plate 100, shows the Samaritan bringing the wounded man to the inn, as described in verse 34. In both pictures the plains of Jericho are shown in the distance. It is interesting to note that one artist translates "beast" as an ass, and the other as a horse.
The Perean ministry was interrupted by a visit to Bethany and Jerusalem.
Hofmann, Plate 114, has most beautifully drawn the group in the home of Lazarus,—Martha, "cumbered with much serving," (Luke 10:40), Mary, "who has chosen the good part," (verse 40), and for a reminder of Lazarus, who has not yet returned from work, his house-dog, asleep by the chair of Jesus.