Stella Maris Collection (#37)

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

The Adoration, c1480s. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Adoration, c1480s

The Virgin and Child with Saint John, 1480. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Virgin and Child with Saint John, 1480. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Madonna and Child with Angels, c1455. Artist: Filippino Lippi
Madonna and Child with Angels, c1455. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, c1485. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, c1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child, c1450-1460. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Virgin and Child, c1450-1460. The coat of arms in the left spandrel is that of the Florentine Strozzi family. It is a later addition and may not have been part of the original commission

Adoration of the Magi (detail), 1624. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Adoration of the Magi (detail), 1624. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium

The Apparition of the Virgin to St James the Great, c1629-1630. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Apparition of the Virgin to St James the Great, c1629-1630. Tradition has it that the Virgin Mary appeared to James in 40 AD on the banks of the River Ebro while he was preaching in Spain

Madonna and Child, 15th-16th century. Artist: Della Robbia family
Madonna and Child, 15th-16th century. Mary, with her hands in a gesture of prayer, gazes down on the infant Jesus who holds up his hand towards her

Virgin and Child, 1504-1505. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Virgin and Child, by Michelangelo, 1504-1505. Marble tondo from the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence

Pieta, 1498-1500. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Pieta, 1498-1500. The Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus Christ after it has been taken down from the cross (Deposition). From St Peter s, Rome

The Circumcision, early 16th century. Artist: Lodovico Mazzolini
The Circumcision, early 16th century. Mary and Joseph have brought the infant Jesus to the Temple for the ceremony of circumcision

The Crucifixion, 1465. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Crucifixion, 1465. Christ is on the cross with the spear wound in his side. The Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle stand at the foot of the cross. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Entombment, 1450s. Artist: Dieric Bouts
The Entombment, 1450s. Christs body is being lowered into the tomb. The group includes the Virgin Mary, holding Christs wrist, and the other three Marys who were present at the Crucifixion

The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. This picture shows the Holy Trinity in glory, worshipped by all the saints

The Deposition from the Cross, 1443-1445. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
The Deposition from the Cross, 1443-1445. The Virgin Mary, surrounded by supporters, cradles the body of Christ in her lap. The crown of thorns has fallen from his head and lies on the ground (left)

Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. Artist: Donatello
Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. From the Staatliche Museum, Berlin

Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. The Child is seated on the Virgins lap, looking questioningly into his mothers face. Round his wrist is a crown of thorns

Madonna and Child, 1230. Artist: Barone Berlinghier
Madonna and Child, 1230. This image shows a strong Byzantine influence. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York

Crucifixion, early 16th century. Artist: Gerard David
Crucifixion, early 16th century. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York

The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. Artist: Francesco Botticini
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. In the foreground the Apostles group around the Virgins tomb full of Madonna lilies

The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus

The Virgin and Child with Two Angels, 1472-1475. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels, 1472-1475. Also called The Virgin of the Pomegranate. The infant Christ holds a pomegranate, the symbol of his Passion

Mond Crucifixion, c1530. Artist: Raphael
Mond Crucifixion (Altarpiece: The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels ), c1530. The Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle stand on either side of the cross

The Virgin of the Veil, early 16th century. Artist: Raphael
The Virgin of the Veil, early 16th century. Also known as The Virgin of the Blue Diadem and The Virgin, Child and young St John. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Pieta of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, c1500. The scene is the deposition of the cross. The Virgin Mary supports the body of Christ on her lap. Behind her is St John the Apostle

Lamentation over Christ, early 16th century. Artist: Gerard David
Lamentation over Christ, early 16th century. The Virgin Mary kisses the head of the dead Christ whose forehead shows the wounds inflicted by the crown of thorns

Holy Family with Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, 1515-1530. Artist: Lodovico Mazzolini
Holy Family with Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, 1515-1530. St Nicholas kneels in front of the infant Jesus who is eating cherries, the fruit of Paradise, which have been given to him by St Joseph

The Adoration of the Magi, 15th century. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
The Adoration of the Magi, 15th century. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus

The Entombment, late 15th century. Russian icon showing Christs body, wrapped in a shroud, lying in the tomb. The Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and St John the Apostle lean over the body

Deliverance of souls from Purgatory, 19th century. An angel is raising a released soul into the presence of the Virgin Mary and the Trinity of God the Father

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Artist: Raphael
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Jesus takes a pink from the hand of John the Baptist clothed in an animal skin. From the National Gallery, London

The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. Artist: Annibale Carracci
The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. The Virgin Mary, lamenting, holds the body of the dead Christ in her lap

Adoration of the Child, c1483. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Adoration of the Child, c1483. Top: from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, U.S.A.; bottom: Academy, Venice, Italy

The Adoration of the Kings, c1480. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Adoration of the Kings, c1480. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Madonna with the Flower, c1478. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Madonna with the Flower, c1478. From the collection of the British Museum, London, England

Madonna, 15th century. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Madonna, 15th century. Top left: Madonna with the Stool, c1475-1478, from the collection of the Uffizi, Florence, Italy; top right: Madonna with the Unicorn, c1478

Kneeling Madonna with the Child and St. John, 1478-1480. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Kneeling Madonna with the Child and St.John, 1478-1480. From the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England

Madonna with the Fruit-Plate, 1480-82. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Madonna with the Fruit-Plate, 1480-82. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

The Adoration of the Magi, 1619. Artist: Diego Velazquez
The Adoration of the Magi, 1619. From the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

The Lamentation, c1479. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
The Lamentation, c1479. Right hand panel of a diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption. Mary, supported gently by John the Evangelist, Christs favourite pupil

The Young Virgin, c1632-33. Artist: Francisco de Zurbaran
The Young Virgin, c1632-33. According to medieval legend, as a girl the Virgin Mary lived in the Temple in Jerusalem, where she devoted herself to praying and sewing vestments

Triptych with St Peter and St Anne, front, 16th Century. Artist: Bernaert van Orley
Triptych with St Peter and St Anne, front, 16th Century

Assumption, 15th century. Artist: Vecchietta
Assumption, 15th century

The Virgin and Child, 16th century. Artist: Jan van Scorel
The Virgin and Child, 16th century

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 16th century. Artist: Bernaert van Orley
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 16th century

The Adoration of the Magi, detail, 15th century. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
The Adoration of the Magi, detail, 15th century. Part of a Triptych

St Luke Drawing the Virgin, 15th century. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
St Luke Drawing the Virgin, 15th century. The subject is taken from a 6th-century legend of Greek origin, according to which St Luke was the first ever to draw a portrait of the Virgin Mary

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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.