The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain.

Departure of Columbus from Palos

The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain.

Women and children with oxen, probably leaving the town in the background. Several figures look back at town. Others are crying. Small boy is carrying a stick with a bag over his shoulder. The wagon is loaded with household possessions including a spinning wheel, and chair

People with Oxen

Women and children with oxen, probably leaving the town in the background. Several figures look back…

"And the angel said to them: Peace be to you, fear not. For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God: bless ye him, and sing praises to him. I seemed indeed to eat and to drink with you: but I use an invisible meat and drink, which cannot be seen by men. It is time therefore that I return to him that sent me: but bless ye God, and publish all his wonderful works. And when he had said these things, he was taken from their sight, and they could see him no more." Tobit 12:17-21 DRA
<p>After Raphael reveals himself as an angel, he departs back into heaven, leaving Tobit, Tobias, Anna, and Sarah.

Raphael Departs from Tobit and His Family

"And the angel said to them: Peace be to you, fear not. For when I was with you, I was there by the…

"And Mary abode with her [Elizabeth] about three months, and returned unto her house." Luke 1:56 ASV
<p>Illustration of Mary and Elizabeth in the doorway of Elizabeth's dwelling. From its placement in the text, the illustration probably was intended to depict the departure of Mary from Elizabeth, rather than the more frequent scene of their initial greeting.

The Visitation - Mary Departs from Elizabeth's Home

"And Mary abode with her [Elizabeth] about three months, and returned unto her house." Luke 1:56 ASV…