Stella Maris Collection (#34)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Holy Family with Saints Catherine, Anne and John the Baptist, c1580-c1582. Artist: Benedetto Caliari
The Holy Family with Saints Catherine, Anne and John the Baptist, c1580-c1582. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Madonna and Child with Saints and Donator, c1504. Artist: Pasqualino Veneto
Madonna and Child with Saints and Donator, c1504. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Lamentation over the Dead Christ, late 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Gerard David
The Lamentation over the Dead Christ, late 15th or early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Flight into Egypt, 17th century. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
The Flight into Egypt, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Annunciation, c1470-c1480. Artist: German Master
The Annunciation, c1470-c1480. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Adoration of the Magi, tapestry, 1890. Artist: Morris & Co
The Adoration of the Magi, tapestry, 1890. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Madonna and Child with a Cross-shaped Distaff, 1570s. Artist: Luis de Morales
Madonna and Child with a Cross-shaped Distaff, 1570s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Holy Family, c1660-c1670. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
The Holy Family, c1660-c1670. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Madonna with Child, Saints and Angels, late 14th or early 15th century. Artist: Niccolo di Pietro Gerini
Madonna with Child, Saints and Angels, late 14th or early 15th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Madonna and Child enthroned with Saints Peter and Paul, c1400. Artist: Master of San Jacopo a Muciano
Madonna and Child enthroned with Saints Peter and Paul, c1400. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Madonna and Child with Pomegranate, 15th century. Artist: Neri di Bicci
Madonna and Child with Pomegranate, 15th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Virgin of Tenderness with the Saints (The Virgin Eleusa), Byzantine icon, 14th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Virgin and Child, between 1496 and 1499. Artist: Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano
Virgin and Child, between 1496 and 1499. Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (ca. 1459-1517). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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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.