Mother Beholds Her Son, Son Beholds his Mother

When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
—Jn 19.26-27

Hearing these words, I've always imagined Mary, Jesus’ mother, and John the Beloved looking to each other. But…