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Saint Mary Collection

"Saint Mary: A Timeless Icon of Devotion and Beauty" Throughout history, it has been depicted in various forms of art, capturing the essence of her divine presence

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico

The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Icon (oil on wood panel)

Icon (oil on wood panel)
XBP394806 Icon (oil on wood panel) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Adoration of the Christ Child. Creator: Unknown

The Adoration of the Christ Child. Creator: Unknown
The Adoration of the Christ Child. (ca. 1515)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Harbour, abbey and St. Marys church, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, UK, Europe

Harbour, abbey and St. Marys church, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, UK, Europe

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna of the Magnificat (detail), 1482. Artist: Sandro Botticelli

Madonna of the Magnificat (detail), 1482. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Madonna of the Magnificat (detail), 1482. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Fresco of Madonna and Child, St. Marys Church (Bieta Maryam), Wollo region

Fresco of Madonna and Child, St. Marys Church (Bieta Maryam), Wollo region, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Birth of Christ. Creator: Unknown

The Birth of Christ. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of Christ. Nativity scene from the New Testament: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044

The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio
The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens

Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco

The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: PBIB2A-00041

PBIB2A-00041
Arrival of shepherds to see the baby Jesus in the stable. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli

The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). The angel Gabriel, holding a stem of lilies, brings the Virgin Mary the news that God has chosen her to bear the Christ child

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Artist: Hugo van der Goes

Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child, 16th century

Virgin and Child, 16th century. From the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna of the Rocks (detail), 1482-1486. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Madonna of the Rocks (detail), 1482-1486. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Madonna of the Rocks (detail), 1482-1486. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Marriage of Mary and Joseph

Marriage of Mary and Joseph
Marriage of the Virgin Mary. Printed lithograph reproduction of a miniature from a Book of Hours, 1400s

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family, mid 19th-19th century. Creator: Josef Kohlschein

The Holy Family, mid 19th-19th century. Creator: Josef Kohlschein
The Holy Family, mid 19th-19th century

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, French, ca. 1485-90

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, French, ca. 1485-90

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1520. Artist: Jan Provoost

The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1520. Artist: Jan Provoost
The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1520. The painting was presented to The National Gallery by Queen Victoria at the Prince Consorts wish in 1863. Painting held at The National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874, (1903)

Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874, (1903)
Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: A Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). Artist: Maurice Bompard

A Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). Artist: Maurice Bompard
A Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti

Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is bearing the stigmata on his left hand, while St John carries a book

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1440. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden

Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1440. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1496. The scene on the right panel of the Miraflores Altarpiece is the only one in this altarpiece that illustrates two events at once

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)

Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)
XBP391849 Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore

The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Gloria In Excelis Deo. (Illustration, circa 1930)

Gloria In Excelis Deo. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975438 Gloria In Excelis Deo. (Illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gloria In Excelsis Deo, liturgical song dedicated to the Holy Trinity)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript)

Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript)
3849873 Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Illuminated manuscript)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918 (date created or published later). The head of a statue of the Virgin Mary (La Madone aux brebis by Euge`ne Delaplanche)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Holy Gates from the second half of the eighteenth century with carved images of the Mother..., 1911

Holy Gates from the second half of the eighteenth century with carved images of the Mother..., 1911
Holy Gates from the second half of the eighteenth century with carved images of the Mother of God and the Twelve Apostles, Museum inventory number 8875, Rostov museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Plashchanitsa [shroud with image of Christ]. Gift from Count Stroganov. In the vestry of the Assum

Plashchanitsa [shroud with image of Christ]. Gift from Count Stroganov. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin, church of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin, church of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio

The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth and the Infant St John. Creator: Scarsellino

The Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth and the Infant St John. Creator: Scarsellino
The Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth and the Infant St John, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family, 1691. Creator: Michael Dahl

The Holy Family, 1691. Creator: Michael Dahl
The Holy Family, 1691

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Pietà. Creator: Master of the Stockholm Pietà

Pietà. Creator: Master of the Stockholm Pietà
Pieta, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine. Creator: Lodovico Carracci

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine. Creator: Lodovico Carracci
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764. Creator: Lorenzo Gramiccia

The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764. Creator: Lorenzo Gramiccia
The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: St Anne and the Infant St Mary. Creator: Leandro Bassano

St Anne and the Infant St Mary. Creator: Leandro Bassano
St Anne and the Infant St Mary, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Visitation. Creator: Laurentiusmästaren

The Visitation. Creator: Laurentiusmästaren
The Visitation, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, mid-18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, mid-18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, mid-18th-early 19th century

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi and Saints. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore

Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi and Saints. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore
Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi and Saints, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1618. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

The Adoration of the Magi, 1618. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Adoration of the Magi, 1618

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Creator: Giovanni Battista Pace

Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Creator: Giovanni Battista Pace
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Unknown date

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-1615. Creator: Giulio Cesare Procaccini

The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-1615. Creator: Giulio Cesare Procaccini
The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-1615

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other...1612-1655

The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other...1612-1655
The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other Saints, 1612-1655

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Virgin of the Rocks, 1601-1700. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci

The Virgin of the Rocks, 1601-1700. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci
The Virgin of the Rocks, 1601-1700




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"Saint Mary: A Timeless Icon of Devotion and Beauty" Throughout history, it has been depicted in various forms of art, capturing the essence of her divine presence. From oil paintings on wood panels to frescoes adorning church walls, her image continues to inspire awe and reverence. In "The Adoration of the Christ Child, " an unknown artist skillfully portrays Saint Mary's tender love for her son. The delicate brushstrokes convey a sense of serenity and devotion that transcends time. Fra Angelico's "The Annunciation" transports us back to the 15th century, where we witness the pivotal moment when Saint Mary receives news of her sacred mission. The vibrant colors and intricate details showcase the artist's mastery in capturing this holy event. Traveling to Whitby, Yorkshire, England, we find St. Mary's Church nestled amidst a picturesque harbor and abbey. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to Saint Mary's enduring influence across continents. Sandro Botticelli's "Madonna of the Magnificat" captivates with its ethereal beauty. Every brushstroke seems infused with grace as Saint Mary cradles baby Jesus in her arms while contemplating his divine destiny. Venturing into Ethiopia's Wollo region, one discovers a mesmerizing fresco depicting Madonna and Child at St. Mary’s Church (Bieta Maryam). This artwork serves as a reminder that Saint Mary’s reach extends far beyond Western traditions. Lorenzo Monaco’s masterpiece "The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin" showcases both motherly love and spiritual power emanating from Saint Mary as she intercedes on behalf of humanity before God. Michelangelo Caravaggio captures raw emotion in "The Laying in the Tomb. " Here we witness Saint Mary grieving over her son’s lifeless body—a poignant reminder that even saints experience profound sorrow.