Stella Maris 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. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)

The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist, c1500. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist, c1500. The Burlington House Cartoon. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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

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

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

Stella maris sculpture, Solesmes, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.]

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)

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

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

The Virgin of Humility with Angels and a Donor, 1360. Creator: Anon
The Virgin of Humility with Angels and a Donor, 1360.

The Coronation of the Virgin with five Angels, 1355. Creator: Master of 1355
The Coronation of the Virgin with five Angels, 1355.

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

The Crucifixion, 1320. Creator: Master of the Pomposa Chapterhouse
The Crucifixion, 1320.

The Nativity, 1325. Creator: Taddeo Gaddi
The Nativity, 1325.

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

The Nativity, 1493. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Nativity, 1493.

The Virgin and Child between Angels and six Saints, 1362. Creator: Niccolò di Tommaso
The Virgin and Child between Angels and six Saints, 1362.

Diptych with symbols of the Virgin and Redeeming Christ: Virgin and Child in the Hortus..., 1410. Creator: Anon
Diptych with symbols of the Virgin and Redeeming Christ: Virgin and Child in the Hortus Conclusus (Left wing), 1410.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500.

The Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1500. Creator: Juan de Flandes, the Elder
The Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1500.

The Virgin of Humility with the Holy Father, the Holy Spirit and the twelve Apostles, 1375.

The Crucifixion, 1390. Creator: Agnolo Gaddi
The Crucifixion, 1390.

The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518.

The Annunciation Diptych, 1433. Creator: Jan van Eyck
The Annunciation Diptych, 1433.

The Virgin and Child enthroned, 1433. Creator: Rogier Van der Weyden
The Virgin and Child enthroned, 1433.

The Nativity, 1434. Creator: Jacques Daret
The Nativity, 1434.

The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David
The Crucifixion, 1475.

The Virgin and Child enthroned, 1495. Creator: Lorenzo Costa
The Virgin and Child enthroned, 1495.

The Virgin lactans, 1525. Creator: Anon
The Virgin lactans, 1525.

The Virgin and Child, 1540. Creator: Titian
The Virgin and Child, 1540.

The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint...1460
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis, 1460.

The Virgin of the dry Tree, 1465. Creator: Petrus Christus
The Virgin of the dry Tree, 1465.

The Descent from the Cross, 1300. Creator: Master of Forli
The Descent from the Cross, 1300.

The Visitation, 1505. Creators: Jakob Strub, Hans Strub
The Visitation, 1505.

Triptych with the Virgin and Child, 1300. Creator: Anon
Triptych with the Virgin and Child, 1300.

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"Stella Maris: A Celestial Journey through Art and Faith" Step into a world of divine beauty as we explore the captivating artworks that depict Stella Maris, the Star of the Sea. From unknown creators to renowned artists, these masterpieces span centuries and continents, each offering a unique glimpse into the adoration and reverence for this celestial figure. In "The Adoration of the Christ Child, " an unknown artist transports us to a scene where Mary cradles baby Jesus with tender love. The Annunciation by Fra Angelico captures the moment when Gabriel delivers joyful news to Mary, setting in motion her role as Stella Maris. Traveling across Europe, we encounter a stunning sculpture in Solesmes, France. This ethereal representation stands tall against the horizon, reminding us of her guiding light amidst turbulent seas. Sandro Botticelli's "Madonna of the Magnificat" showcases Mary's magnificence as she holds baby Jesus while surrounded by angelic figures. Lorenzo Monaco's "The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin" depicts their united power in interceding for humanity. Michelangelo Caravaggio's powerful brushstrokes bring forth raw emotion in "The Laying in the Tomb. " Witnessing Christ being laid to rest evokes profound contemplation on life's transience and hope beyond death. Peter Paul Rubens' dramatic masterpiece "Le Coup de Lance" portrays Christ on his journey towards sacrifice—a poignant reminder that even amidst suffering, Stella Maris guides us towards salvation. Venturing to Sardinia, Italy, we discover Stella Maris Church standing proudly against azure waters. Its architectural grandeur pays homage to our Lady Star of the Sea while providing solace for weary souls seeking refuge from life's storms. Returning to Botticelli’s artistry with “The Cestello Annunciation, ” we witness another miraculous encounter between Gabriel and Mary.