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Saint Mary Collection (#36)

"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: Lament for Christ, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar

Lament for Christ, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar
Lament for Christ, c1350 (1955). Tempera on wood. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450, by Antonin Matejcek and Jaroslav Pesina

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Crucifixion, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar

Crucifixion, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar
Crucifixion, c1350 (1955). Tempera on wood. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450, by Antonin Matejcek and Jaroslav Pesina

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar

The Adoration of the Magi, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar
The Adoration of the Magi, c1350 (1955). Tempera on wood. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Pieta by Michelangelo, St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Pieta by Michelangelo, St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Pieta by Michelangelo, St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy. The pieta is a portrayal of the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Virgin and Child, 13th century, (1892)

The Virgin and Child, 13th century, (1892). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume I, Macmillan and Co, London, New York, 1892

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Matthew Paris at the feet of the Virgin and Child, 13th century, (1892)

Matthew Paris at the feet of the Virgin and Child, 13th century, (1892). From Paris own drawing. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The mystical chase of the unicorn, which has taken refuge in the lap of the virgin, 15th century

The mystical chase of the unicorn, which has taken refuge in the lap of the virgin, 15th century, (1)
The mystical chase of the unicorn, which has taken refuge in the lap of the virgin, 15th century, (1870). During the Middle Ages, the unicorn, attracted to the Virgin Mary

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family with St Catherine, 1769, (1870)

The Holy Family with St Catherine, 1769, (1870). A wood engraving after a work in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1436, (1870)

Madonna and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1436, (1870). A wood engraving after a painting in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, the tapestry of Berne, 14th century, (1870)

The Adoration of the Magi, the tapestry of Berne, 14th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London)

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Annunciation, c1503, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven

The Annunciation, c1503, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Annunciation, c1503, (1870). A facsimile of a miniature from the Hours of Anne de Bretagne, formerly beloning to Catherine de Medici

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Immaculate Conception, c1678, (1912). Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Immaculate Conception, c1678, (1912). Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Immaculate Conception, c1678, (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: The Virgin and Child, c1475-1500, (1912). Artist: Sandro Botticelli

The Virgin and Child, c1475-1500, (1912). Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Virgin and Child, c1475-1500, (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: Virgin and child wearing Norman costume, (1910)

Virgin and child wearing Norman costume, (1910). Biblical scene from an illuminated manuscript produced between 1121 and 1161, showing the Norman influence in dress

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family, 1655. Artist: Pierre Cauchy

The Holy Family, 1655. Artist: Pierre Cauchy
The Holy Family, 1655. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalen, Saint Catherine and two Saints, 1504. Artist: Alvise Vivarini

Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalen, Saint Catherine and two Saints, 1504. Artist: Alvise Vivarini
Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalen, Saint Catherine and two Saints, 1504. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Circumcision, 17th century. Artist: Jacob Willemsz de Wet the elder

The Circumcision, 17th century. Artist: Jacob Willemsz de Wet the elder
The Circumcision, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Far Eastern Art Museum, Khabarovsk, Russia

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Circumcision, 1763. Artist: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

The Circumcision, 1763. Artist: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
The Circumcision, 1763. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Domenico Corvi

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Domenico Corvi
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, 18th or early 19th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Litta Madonna, 1490. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

The Litta Madonna, 1490. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Litta Madonna, 1490. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Adoration of the Christ Child, c1640. Artist: Guido Reni

The Adoration of the Christ Child, c1640. Artist: Guido Reni
The Adoration of the Christ Child, c1640. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family, or Madonna with the Beardless Joseph, c1506. Artist: Raphael

The Holy Family, or Madonna with the Beardless Joseph, c1506. Artist: Raphael
The Holy Family, or Madonna with the Beardless Joseph, c1506. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna Surrounded by Flowers, 1662. Artist: Frans Ijkens

Madonna Surrounded by Flowers, 1662. Artist: Frans Ijkens
Madonna Surrounded by Flowers, 1662. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Annunciate Virgin and Archangel Gabriel, 1490. Artist: Sandro Botticelli

The Annunciate Virgin and Archangel Gabriel, 1490. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Annunciate Virgin and Archangel Gabriel, 1490. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Annunciation, early 1490s. Artist: Filippino Lippi

The Annunciation, early 1490s. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Annunciation, early 1490s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child with Saint Joseph and John the Baptist, 1520s. Artist: Jacopo Pontormo

Madonna and Child with Saint Joseph and John the Baptist, 1520s. Artist: Jacopo Pontormo
Madonna and Child with Saint Joseph and John the Baptist, 1520s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Giovanni Bellini

Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family, late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Annibale Carracci

The Holy Family, late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Annibale Carracci
The Holy Family, late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the Far Eastern Art Museum, Khabarovsk, Russia

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Crucifixion with the Virgin and John the Baptist, c1540. Artist: Sodoma

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and John the Baptist, c1540. Artist: Sodoma
The Crucifixion with the Virgin and John the Baptist, c1540. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Adoration of the Christ Child, 1650s. Artist: Jan Miel

The Adoration of the Christ Child, 1650s. Artist: Jan Miel
The Adoration of the Christ Child, 1650s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 17th century. Artist: Nicolaes Berchem

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 17th century. Artist: Nicolaes Berchem
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child, early 1640s. Artist: Massimo Stanzione

Virgin and Child, early 1640s. Artist: Massimo Stanzione
Virgin and Child, early 1640s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1464-1465. Artist: Neri di Bicci

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1464-1465. Artist: Neri di Bicci
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1464-1465. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints (polyptych, five separate panels), c1480. Artist: Vittore Crivelli

Madonna and Child with Saints (polyptych, five separate panels), c1480. Artist: Vittore Crivelli
Madonna and Child with Saints (polyptych, five separate panels), c1480. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1280. Artist: Pisan Master

Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1280. Artist: Pisan Master
Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1280. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin and Child with John the Baptist as a Boy, early 19th century. Artist: Franz Pforr

Virgin and Child with John the Baptist as a Boy, early 19th century. Artist: Franz Pforr
Virgin and Child with John the Baptist as a Boy, early 19th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Artist: Paris Bordone

Madonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Artist: Paris Bordone
Madonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century Artist: Jan Joest

The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century Artist: Jan Joest
The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c1665. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c1665. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c1665. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Glorification of the Virgin, 1524. Artist: Jan Provoost

The Glorification of the Virgin, 1524. Artist: Jan Provoost
The Glorification of the Virgin, 1524. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin Annunciate, c1410. Artist: Andrea di Bartolo

Virgin Annunciate, c1410. Artist: Andrea di Bartolo
Virgin Annunciate, c1410. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Nativity of Christ, late 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Bastiano Mainardi

The Nativity of Christ, late 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Bastiano Mainardi
The Nativity of Christ, late 15th or early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and Christopher, 15th century. Artist: Matteo di Giovanni

Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and Christopher, 15th century. Artist: Matteo di Giovanni
Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and Christopher, 15th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family with John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, 1541. Artist: Francesco Primaticcio

The Holy Family with John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, 1541. Artist: Francesco Primaticcio
The Holy Family with John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, 1541. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: Virgin Annunciate, c1340-c1344. Artist: Simone Martini

Virgin Annunciate, c1340-c1344. Artist: Simone Martini
Virgin Annunciate, c1340-c1344. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1503. Artist: Giorgione

The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1503. Artist: Giorgione
The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1503. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Holy Family (Madonna with Beardless Joseph), c1505-c1506. Artist: Raphael

The Holy Family (Madonna with Beardless Joseph), c1505-c1506. Artist: Raphael
The Holy Family (Madonna with Beardless Joseph), c1505-c1506. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint Mary Collection: The Descent from the Cross, 1620s. Artist: Nicolas Poussin

The Descent from the Cross, 1620s. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Descent from the Cross, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg




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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.