Life Of The Virgin Collection

The Birth of the Virgin, 1430. Creator: Anon
The Birth of the Virgin, 1430.

The Assumption of the Virgin, unknown date. Creator: Johann Koerbecke
The Assumption of the Virgin, unknown date.

The Circumcision, 1594. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Circumcision, 1594. From The Life of the Virgin, pl. 4

Child with Two Doves. Detail from "The Purification of the Virgin". Creator: Unknown. Child with Two Doves
Child with Two Doves. Detail from "The Purification of the Virgin", unknown date

The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655

Triptych with Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, c.1450. Creator: Anon
Triptych with Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, c.1450

Ms Hunter 229 f. 17v an Angel holding a vacant scroll and presenting a palm to the Blessed Virgin, below
GUL175498 Ms Hunter 229 f.17v an Angel holding a vacant scroll and presenting a palm to the Blessed Virgin, below, the Virgin showing the palm to S

The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary (Modern Impression), 1488

MS 300 f. 281r, Collects, sermons and lessons for the Assumption
5911920 MS 300 f.281r, Collects, sermons and lessons for the Assumption, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

Plaque: The Journey to Bethlehem, c. 1100-1120 (ivory)
499918 Plaque: The Journey to Bethlehem, c.1100-1120 (ivory) by Romanesque, (12th century); h:16.30 w:11.00 d:1.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This ivory plaque depicts Mary)

The Death of the Virgin, 1639 (etching and drypoint)
1216792 The Death of the Virgin, 1639 (etching and drypoint) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 40.7x31 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mary offering doves at the temple, detail from the east window, 1864 (stained glass)
3474626 Mary offering doves at the temple, detail from the east window, 1864 (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915); Church of St James, Cutsdean

The Birth of the Virgin, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
704240 The Birth of the Virgin, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 217x329 cm; San Francesco a Ripa, Rome, Italy; French, out of copyright

Altarpiece of the Virgin (oil on panel)
BEN80599 Altarpiece of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Borrassa, Lluis (c.1360-1425); Museo Diocesano de Tarragona, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Catalan, out of copyright

Pulpit, 15th century (marble and gilt)
BAL130048 Pulpit, 15th century (marble and gilt) by Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Birth of the Virgin, after Taddeo Zuccaro (pen & ink on paper)
5938022 The Birth of the Virgin, after Taddeo Zuccaro (pen & ink on paper) by Zuccaro, Federico (1542-1609); eThe Devonshire Collections

MS Widener 4, ff. 26v-27r, Coat of Arms and the Annunciation, from a Book of Hours
3703386 MS Widener 4, ff.26v-27r, Coat of Arms and the Annunciation, from a Book of Hours, use of Rennes, c.1405 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School

The Annunciation, the Visitation, and the Nativity, c. 1860 (stained glass)
3474718 The Annunciation, the Visitation, and the Nativity, c.1860 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, E. (1833-98) & Halliday, M. F

Scenes for the Life of the Virgin Mary and Assumption, c. 1600-25 (fresco)
3496582 Scenes for the Life of the Virgin Mary and Assumption, c.1600-25 (fresco) by Morazzone, Pier Francesco (1573-1626); Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Como

Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco)
5054038 Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); width: 450 cm; Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; PicturesNow/UIG; Italian, out of copyright

Indulgence for donation of alms towards the building of a Church to the Virgin of Guadalupe (modern facsimile impression), 1608 (facsimile 1930-40)

Die Verehrung der Maria, ( The Veneration of Mary ), 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Die Verehrung der Maria, ( The Veneration of Mary ), 1504

Christi Abschied von seiner Mutter. ( Christ Taking Leave of His Mother ), 1504-1505. from The Life of the Virgin. The departure of Jesus Christ from his mother before the crucifixion

De Flucht Nach Agypten, ( The Flight into Egypt ), 1503-1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
De Flucht Nach Agypten, ( The Flight into Egypt ), 1503-1504. From The Life of the Virgin. An event from the childhood of Jesus, described in the Gospel of Matthew

Die Belchneidung Christi, ( Circumcision of Christ ), c1505. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Die Belchneidung Christi, ( Circumcision of Christ ), c1505. From Life of the Virgin

Maria Verkundigung, (The Annunciation), c1503. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Maria Verkundigung, (The Annunciation), c1503. From The Life of the Virgin

Die Geburt der Maria, (The birth of Mary), 1503 - 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Die Geburt der Maria, (The birth of Mary), 1503 - 1504

Joachim und Anna, 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Joachim und Anna, 1504. Joachim and Anne Meeting at the Golden Gate is a woodcut by German artist Albrecht Durer showing parents of the Virgin Mary

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The Life of the Virgin, depicted through various artistic mediums, offers a glimpse into the profound significance and enduring legacy of Mary. In Ms Hunter 229 f. 17v, an Angel holds a vacant scroll while presenting a palm to the Blessed Virgin, symbolizing her purity and victory over sin. Below, she shows the palm to S. John and other Apostles, underscoring her role as their spiritual guide. Moving forward in time to The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary (Modern Impression), created in 1488, we witness devotion towards Mary reaching new heights. This piece captures the collective prayers offered by believers as they contemplate significant events from her life. In MS 300 f. 281r, Collects, sermons and lessons for the Assumption highlight Mary's assumption into heaven – a momentous occasion celebrated by Christians worldwide. This manuscript serves as a testament to how her story continues to inspire faith even centuries later. An ivory plaque titled "The Journey to Bethlehem" transports us back in time between 1100-1120 AD when artists sought to immortalize scenes from Mary's life on small yet intricate surfaces. Here we see Joseph leading their journey with tender care while pregnant with Jesus. "The Death of the Virgin, " an etching and drypoint artwork from 1639 AD depicts one of humanity's most poignant moments – Mary's passing away surrounded by loved ones who mourn her loss deeply but are also filled with hope due to their unwavering belief in resurrection. Mary offering doves at the temple is beautifully captured within stained glass windows dating back to 1864 AD; this detail showcases her devoutness and dedication towards religious rituals. "The Birth of The Virgin, " painted around c. 1620 AD on canvas illustrates joyous anticipation surrounding Mary's arrival into this world - an event that would eventually lead up to Jesus' birth which changed history forever.