Problem with layering two still images

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I am trying to create a simple transition between two still images (the first one is in V2 and the second is in V1, with overlapping). I noticed that when I add a video transition (like cross dissolve) the second image becomes blurred and out of focus. This creates a noticeable jump: the emerging second image is first seen blurred and then suddenly becomes focused again. When I took out the transition, I noticed that the first images is blurred during the time of the overlap, and then the second image is clear and does not loose quality.
I tried to apply a De-interlace filter but it just made the images look bad.
The two images are jpg format, 1087x751 and 770x1124
It seems like a simple procedure but I don't know what to do... Why do the images loose their quality? Even without using the transition, why does the image in V2 is blurred when overlapped with an image in V1. The second layer should not be affected from a lower one, no?
MANY THANKS

Welcome to the forum!
Did you render the two images (plus transition) fully before viewing? Check in the Sequence->Render menus to ensure all render types have a check mark beside them.
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