Stella Maris Collection (#36)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1526. Artist: Quentin Metsys I
The Adoration of the Magi, 1526. Located in the collection at, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Annunciation, c1470-1472. Artist: Francesco di Giorgio Martini
Annunciation, c1470-1472. The painting comes from the church of San Domenico, Siena

Madonna and Child, c1450-1495. Artist: Matteo di Giovanni
Madonna and Child, c1450-1495

The Annunciation, c1530-1577. Artist: Hans Speeckaert
The Annunciation, c1530-1577

Panel from the Maesta Altarpiece: The Annunciation, 1311. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
Panel from the Maesta Altarpiece: The Annunciation, 1311. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Madonna and Child, (Rucellai Madonna), 1285. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
Madonna and Child, (Rucellai Madonna), 1285. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Maesta, (Madonna with Angels and Saints), 1308-1311. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
Maesta, (Madonna with Angels and Saints), 1308-1311. Found in the collection of the Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena, Italy

The Holy Virgin with the Christ Child and Saints, c1278-1318. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
The Holy Virgin with the Christ Child and Saints, c1278-1318

Birth of the Virgin, 1342. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
Birth of the Virgin, 1342. From the collection of the Opera del Duomo, Siena

The Blessed Humility and Eleven Stories from Her Life, (detail), c1306-1348 Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
The Blessed Humility and Eleven Stories from Her Life, (detail), c1306-1348. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

The Blessed Humility and Eleven Stories from Her Life, c1306-1348. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
The Blessed Humility and Eleven Stories from Her Life, c1306-1348. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Maesta, 1315. Artist: Simone Martini
Maesta, 1315. A fresco in the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy

Madonna and Child with Angels, c1443. Artist: Andrea del Castagno
Madonna and Child with Angels, c1443. The Madonna and Child with Angels, John the Baptist and Jerome and two youths from the Pazzi Household. From the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatin, Florence, Italy

The Virgin and Child before a Firescreen, 1440. Artist: Robert Campin
The Virgin and Child before a Firescreen, 1440. The Virgin is depicted seated on a wooden bench in front of a large wicker firescreen, the shape of which is suggestive of a halo

Madonna and Child before a Fireplace, 1430s. Artist: Robert Campin
Madonna and Child before a Fireplace, 1430s. In this painting, the right panel of a diptych, Mary is depicted as an ordinary Netherlandish woman seated in front of the hearth

The Adoration of the Magi, c1567. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Adoration of the Magi, c1567. From the collection of the Museo Correr, Venice, Italy

The Adoration of the Kings, c1556-1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Adoration of the Kings, c1556-1562. The Adoration of Three Kings presenting their gifts are treated as caricatures whilst the Virgin is not idealised

The Adoration of the Kings, 1564. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Adoration of the Kings, 1564. The Adoration of Three Kings presenting their gifts are treated as caricatures whilst the Virgin is not idealised. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Adoration of the Magi (detail), c1584-1638. Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
The Adoration of the Magi (detail), c1584-1638. Private collection

The Panciatichi Holy Family, 1530-1532. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
The Panciatichi Holy Family, 1530-1532. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Adoration of the Kings, 1598. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Adoration of the Kings, 1598. Located in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child with Saints Francis and Sebastian, 1491. Artist: Carlo Crivelli
The Virgin and Child with Saints Francis and Sebastian, 1491

Nativity Scene, 1522-1530. Artist: Correggio
Nativity Scene, 1522-1530. From the collection of the Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

The Virgin and Child, c1505. Artist: Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano
The Virgin and Child, c1505. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Nativity, 1452. Artist: Petrus Christus
Nativity, 1452. From the collection of the Groeninge Museum, Bruges

Annunciation, 1452. Artist: Petrus Christus
Annunciation, 1452. From the collection of the Groeninge Museum, Bruges, Belgium

Annunciation and Visitation, 1394-1399. Artist: Melchior Broederlam
Annunciation and Visitation, 1394-1399. Left-hand panel of an altar triptych in the Carthusian monastery at Dijon, France

The Virgin and Child with Saints, 1460 s. Artist: Dieric Bouts
The Virgin and Child with Saints, 1460 s. Saint Peter and Saint Paul with the Virgin and Christ as a child, National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child, 15th Century. Artist: Dieric Bouts
Virgin and Child, 15th Century. Located in the collection at, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mary and Child, c1465. Artist: Dieric Bouts
Mary and Child, c1465. Located in the collection at, National Gallery, London

The Annunciation, 1465-1470. Artist: Dieric Bouts
The Annunciation, 1465-1470. Light heralds the Saviour, the dove signals the presence of the Holy Spirit, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal

Virgin and Child, c1444-1510. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Virgin and Child, c1444-1510

The Virgin and Child with Saint John and an Angel, c1490. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Virgin and Child with Saint John and an Angel, c1490. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Adoration of the Kings, c1470-1475. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Adoration of the Kings, c1470-1475. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

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

The Annunciation, c1485. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Annunciation, c1485. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Adoration of the Magi, c1490. Artist: Hieronymus Bosch
The Adoration of the Magi, c1490. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Pala di Pesaro altarpiece, c1474. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Pala di Pesaro altarpiece, c1474. Coronation of the Virgin with Saints Paul, Peter, Jerome and Francis of Assisi with scenes from the lives of the saints in the predella panel

The Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1475-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1475-1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child, c1480-1490. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Virgin and Child, c1480-1490. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c1480-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c1480-1485. From the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Madonna and Child, c1510. Artist: Workshop of Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child, c1510. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Madonna Conestabile, 1502-1503. Artist: Raphael
The Madonna Conestabile, 1502-1503. From the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia

Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist as a Child, c1495-1500. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist as a Child, c1495-1500. Found in the collection of the Alte Meister Gallerie, Dresden, Germany

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1450. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1450. Found in the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Virgin and Child with Saints, c1490-1505. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
The Virgin and Child with Saints, c1490-1505. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Assumption of the Virgin, c1613. Artist: El Greco
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1613. From the collection of the Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain

Holy Family with St Anne (detail), c1590-1595. Artist: El Greco
Holy Family with St Anne (detail), c1590-1595. Detail of the Madonna. From the Hospital of St John the Baptist, Toledo, Spain

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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.