Virgin Mother Collection

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

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 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 Marriage of the Virgin
5305160 The Marriage of the Virgin.; (add.info.: Painting titled 'The Marriage of the Virgin' by Niccolo di Buonaccorso, an Italian painter)

The Virgin Mary
5304917 The Virgin Mary.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting The Virgin Mary. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Photographic print of the roof of the Lady Chapel, with bosses of the royal House of Tudor
3077797 Photographic print of the roof of the Lady Chapel, with bosses of the royal House of Tudor; (add.info.: Photographic print of the roof of the Lady Chapel)

The Virgin Mary and Child
3331098 The Virgin Mary and Child; (add.info.: Illuminated manuscript depicting the Virgin Mary and Child. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Albert - Head of Virgin in Notre Dame de Brebieres Church, 26 Aug 1918 (date created or published later). The head of a statue of the Virgin Mary (La Madone aux brebis by Euge`ne Delaplanche)

Holy Gates from the second half of the eighteenth century with carved images of the Mother..., 1911
Holy Gates from the second half of the eighteenth century with carved images of the Mother of God and the Twelve Apostles, Museum inventory number 8875, Rostov museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Plashchanitsa [shroud with image of Christ]. Gift from Count Stroganov. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin, church of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

The Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth and the Infant St John. Creator: Scarsellino
The Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth and the Infant St John, Unknown date

The Holy Family, 1691. Creator: Michael Dahl
The Holy Family, 1691

Pietà. Creator: Master of the Stockholm Pietà
Pieta, Unknown date

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine. Creator: Lodovico Carracci
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, Unknown date

The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764. Creator: Lorenzo Gramiccia
The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764

St Anne and the Infant St Mary. Creator: Leandro Bassano
St Anne and the Infant St Mary, Unknown date

The Visitation. Creator: Laurentiusmästaren
The Visitation, Unknown date

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, mid-18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, mid-18th-early 19th century

Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi and Saints. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore
Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi and Saints, Unknown date

The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622

The Adoration of the Magi, 1618. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Adoration of the Magi, 1618

Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Creator: Giovanni Battista Pace
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Unknown date

The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-1615. Creator: Giulio Cesare Procaccini
The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-1615

The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other...1612-1655
The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other Saints, 1612-1655

The Virgin of the Rocks, 1601-1700. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci
The Virgin of the Rocks, 1601-1700

The Holy Family with the Infant St John, St Elizabeth and St Anna, 1538-1544. Creators: Vincent Sellaer, Frans Floris
The Holy Family with the Infant St John, St Elizabeth and St Anna, 1538-1544

The Adoration of the Kings, 1522-1525. Creators: Ortolano, Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo
The Adoration of the Kings, 1522-1525

The Madonna and Child with Saints, 1517-1584. Creator: Francesco Menzocchi
The Madonna and Child with Saints, 1517-1584

The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-1599. Creator: Raphael
The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-1599

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"The Virgin Mother: A Divine Presence in Art" Throughout history, the concept of the Virgin Mother has captivated artists and inspired countless masterpieces. From the serene depiction of "The Adoration of the Christ Child" by an unknown creator to Fra Angelico's ethereal portrayal in "The Annunciation, " these artworks transport us to a realm where divinity meets humanity. In Sandro Botticelli's "Madonna of the Magnificat, " we witness Mary's profound joy as she contemplates her role in salvation history. Lorenzo Monaco's "The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin" invites us to reflect on Mary's intercessory power, while Caravaggio's dramatic rendition in "The Laying in the Tomb" evokes deep emotions surrounding loss and sacrifice. Peter Paul Rubens' dynamic masterpiece, "Le Coup de Lance, " portrays Mary as a pillar of strength amidst suffering. Botticelli returns with his enchanting brushstrokes in "The Cestello Annunciation, " capturing both divine grace and human vulnerability. From anonymous creators to renowned artists like Michelangelo Caravaggio, each work offers a unique perspective on this timeless figure. In an unknown artist’s “Birth of Christ, ” we witness Mary’s tender embrace as she cradles her newborn son. Albrecht Durer’s delicate touch shines through in “The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, ” emphasizing familial love and unity. Even modern interpretations find their place among these classics; for instance, Maurice Bompard’s heartfelt piece titled “A Prayer to Madonna” showcases devotion that transcends time. Lastly, Pietro Lorenzetti’s captivating composition presents Mary surrounded by St Francis and St John, reminding us that she is not only revered but also cherished by saints. Through various artistic styles and periods, these depictions remind us why the Virgin Mother holds such significance within religious iconography. Her purity, compassion, and unwavering faith continue to inspire believers and art enthusiasts alike.