Stella Maris Collection (#32)

Birth of Christ, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar
Birth of 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

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

Madonna of Most, before 1350 (1955). From the Capuchin Monastery church, Most. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450, by Antonin Matejcek and Jaroslav Pesina, Artia Prague, 1955

The Annunciation, c1445, (1958). A print from The Fitzwilliam Museum an Illustrated Survey, Trianon Press, 1958

The Nativity, from a Book of Hours and Missal c1370 (1958)
The Nativity, from a Book of Hours and Missal, c1370 (1958). A print from The Fitzwilliam Museum An Illustrated Survey, By Trianon Press, 1958

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527 (1870). St Catherine of Alexandria with the Virgin and Child, watched by St Sebastian. From the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Madonna and Child with St Jerome and Mary Magdalen (The Day), 1525-1528 (1870). After the painting by Correggio in the collection of the Galleria Nazionale, Parma, Italy

Birth of the Virgin, 1514 (1870). Artist: E Thomas
Birth of the Virgin, 1514 (1870). After the painting by Andrea del Sarto in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence

Madonna del sacco ( Madonna with the Sack ), 1525 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna del sacco ( Madonna with the Sack ), 1525 (1870). Found in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris

The Visitation, 1518-1519 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Visitation, 1518-1519 (1870). Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-1518 (1870). Artist: Roland Brunier
Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-1518 (1870). After the painting by Titian in the collection of the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice

Madonna of the Blue Diadem, 1510-1511 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna of the Blue Diadem, 1510-1511 (1870). Also known as The Virgin of the Veil and The Virgin, Child and young St John. From the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Holy Family with the infant St John the Baptist (the Doni Tondo), c1506 (1870). Artist: L Dumont
The Holy Family with the infant St John the Baptist (the Doni Tondo), c1506 (1870). After the painting by Michelangelo in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Manchester Madonna, c1497 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Manchester Madonna, c1497 (1870). The painting, which is also known by the title The Madonna and Child with St John and Angels is unfinished

The Virgin and Child with St Julian and St Nicholas of Myra, 1490-1492 (1870). Artist: Hebert
The Virgin and Child with St Julian and St Nicholas of Myra, 1490-1492 (1870). After the painting by Lorenzo di Credi in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Virgin and Child with St Anne, c1510 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Virgin and Child with St Anne, c1510 (1870). Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Madonna seated on a Throne Surrounded with Saints, c1494-1517 (1870). Artist: Trichon
Madonna seated on a Throne Surrounded with Saints, c1494-1517 (1870). Found in the collection of the Museum of Bologna. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris

Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 1510 (1870). Artist: Bertrand
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 1510 (1870). After the painting by Vittore Carpaccio in the collection of the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Madonna of Victory, 1496 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna of Victory, 1496 (1870). Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

San Giobbe Altarpiece, c1478 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
San Giobbe Altarpiece, c1478 (1870). Found in the collection of the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Madonna and Child with St Fredianus and St Augustine, 1437-1438 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna and Child with St Fredianus and St Augustine, 1437-1438 (1870). Found in the collection of the Louvre. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Madonna delle ombre ( Madonna of the Shadows ), c1450 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna delle ombre ( Madonna of the Shadows ), c1450 (1870). Found in the collection of the Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy

The Coronation of the Virgin, c1430-1432 (1870). Artist: Monvoisin
The Coronation of the Virgin, c1430-1432 (1870). After the painting by Fra Angelico in the collection of the Louvre. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

The Annunciation, 1333 (1870). Artist: J Petot
The Annunciation, 1333 (1870). Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Virgin Enthroned with Angels, 1290-1295 (1870). Artist: Apontenier
Virgin Enthroned with Angels, 1290-1295 (1870). After the painting by Cimabue. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

An Offering, 1889. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited, 4 Stationers Hall Court, London, 1889

Plaque, enamel on copper, 15th century, (1931). Found in the collection of the Musee de Cluny. A print from the L Illustration, 1931

Studies for The Virgin and Child with St Anne and John the Baptist, 1503 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies for The Virgin and Child with St Anne and John the Baptist, 1503 (1954). Found in the collection of the British Museum. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Madonna and Child, 15th century, (1926). Artist: Jacopo Bellini
Madonna and Child, 15th century, (1926). Illustration from the Apollo Volume III, no 13, (January 1926)

The Mackintosh Madonna, c1510-1512, (1929). Artist: Raphael
The Mackintosh Madonna, c1510-1512, (1929). From the collection of the National Gallery, London. Illustration from the Apollo Volume IX, no 53, (May 1929)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c1515-1519 (1849). Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c1515-1519, (1849). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris, 1849)

The Virgin, 1527 (1849). Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever
The Virgin, 1527 (1849). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris, 1849)

The Madonna and Child with Saints, mid 15th century, (1931). Artist: Sano di Pietro
The Madonna and Child with Saints, mid 15th century, (1931). Illustration from Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, (London 1931)

The Madonna and Child and St Joseph, early 16th century, (1931). Artist: Correggio
The Madonna and Child and St Joseph, early 16th century, (1931). Illustration from Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, (London 1931)

The Adoration of the Magi

The Virgin Mary with Jesus, 1913. From The Connoisseur (London, 1913)

The Three Maries at the Tomb, 18th century (1910). Artist: William Hogarth
The Three Maries at the Tomb, 1910. One of the panels in the tryptiych painted as an alter piece for the church of St Mary, Redcliffe, Bristol. From The Connoisseur magazine (June 1910)

Virgin and Child, early 14th century. From the Psalter of Robert De Lisle. Illustration from School of Illumination, Reproductions from Manuscripts in the British Museum, Part III

The Nativity and the Annunciation to the Shepherds, early 13th century. Illustration from School of Illumination, Reproductions from Manuscripts in the British Museum, Part II

The Madonna in San Sisto, c1512, (1893). Artist: John L Stoddard
The Madonna in San Sisto, c1512, (1893). The Sistine Madonna by Raphael. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Henry VI before the Virgin and Child, c1420. King Henry VI, supported by St Katharine, kneels before Mary and her son. From the Psalter of Henry VI, produced in France

Tree of Jesse and Virgin and Child enthroned, c1130-1140. The Tree of Jesse, flanked by Abraham and Moses, and the Virgin and Child enthroned, within an architectural framework

Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD. The Virgin and St John inscribing his testimony on a scroll, from the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester

St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529. From the Prayerbook of Joanna of Ghistelles (also known as the Prayerbook of the Abbess of Messines), produced in Bruges

Amadee de Saluces and the Virgin, middle of the 15th century. The Virgin and Child with the patron, Amadee de Saluces, daughter of Manfroy, Seigneur de Carde

Crucifixion, early 14th century. Christ on the cross with the Virgin and St John, and below, Adam collects Christs blood in a chalice. From a Latin psalter produced in England

Adoration of the Magi, c1420. From the Chevalier Hours. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

The Madonna and Child, (1927). Artist: Gerard David
The Madonna and Child, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

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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.