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Virgin Mother Collection (page 6)

"The Virgin Mother: A Divine Presence in Art" Throughout history, the concept of the Virgin Mother has captivated artists and inspired countless masterpieces

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Landscape with the Holy Family, c15th century. Creator: Anon

Landscape with the Holy Family, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Landscape with the Holy Family, c15th century

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, 1599. Creator: Johann Sadeler I

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1599. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Adoration of the Shepherds, 1599

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Virgin Mary Reading, c1460-1462. Creator: Antonello da Messina

The Virgin Mary Reading, c1460-1462. Creator: Antonello da Messina
The Virgin Mary Reading, c1460-1462

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin and Child, 1450-1460. Creator: Giovanni Francesco da Rimini

Virgin and Child, 1450-1460. Creator: Giovanni Francesco da Rimini
Virgin and Child, 1450-1460

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Entombment, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Entombment, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Entombment, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Adoration of the Magi, c1760. Creator: Carle van Loo

Adoration of the Magi, c1760. Creator: Carle van Loo
Adoration of the Magi, c1760

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, unknown date. Creator: Anon

The Adoration of the Shepherds, unknown date. Creator: Anon
The Adoration of the Shepherds

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child on a Cloud, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Madonna and Child on a Cloud, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Madonna and Child on a Cloud, 18th century

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, c17th century. Creator: Unknown

Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, c17th century

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child and the Infant St John. Creator: School of Piero Di Cosimo

Madonna and Child and the Infant St John. Creator: School of Piero Di Cosimo
Madonna and Child and the Infant St John, Unknown date

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna of Humility. Creator: School of Lorenzo Monaco

Madonna of Humility. Creator: School of Lorenzo Monaco
Madonna of Humility, Unknown date

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds with Saints Francis and Carlo Borromeo, c1628. Creator: Tanzio da Varallo

Adoration of the Shepherds with Saints Francis and Carlo Borromeo, c1628. Creator: Tanzio da Varallo
Adoration of the Shepherds with Saints Francis and Carlo Borromeo, c1628

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds with Six Prophets, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham

The Adoration of the Shepherds with Six Prophets, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Adoration of the Shepherds with Six Prophets, 1588

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Three Marys with their Children, 1590. Creator: Hans Collaert the Younger

The Three Marys with their Children, 1590. Creator: Hans Collaert the Younger
The Three Marys with their Children, 1590

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Badge with Adoration of the Shepherds (Escudo con la adoración de los pastores), c.1770

Badge with Adoration of the Shepherds (Escudo con la adoración de los pastores), c.1770. Creator: Jose Paez
Badge with Adoration of the Shepherds (Escudo con la adoracion de los pastores), c.1770

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation

Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation scen Creator
Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation scene, c.1515-c.1525. Other Title(s): Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Memorial tablet, c.1500. Creator: Master of the Spes Nostra

Memorial tablet, c.1500. Creator: Master of the Spes Nostra
Memorial tablet, c.1500

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Christ Taking Leave of his Mother, c.1515-c.1520. Creator: Cornelius Engebrechtsz

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother, c.1515-c.1520. Creator: Cornelius Engebrechtsz
Christ Taking Leave of his Mother, c.1515-c.1520

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675. Creator: Unknown

Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675. Creator: Unknown
Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Adoration of the Magi, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Guidoccio Cozzarelli

Adoration of the Magi, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Guidoccio Cozzarelli
Adoration of the Magi, late 15th-early 16th century

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Virgin on the Grassy Bank, 1520/69. Creator: Jacob Binck

The Virgin on the Grassy Bank, 1520/69. Creator: Jacob Binck
The Virgin on the Grassy Bank, 1520/69

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Annunciation. Creator: Gerard van Houten

The Annunciation. Creator: Gerard van Houten
The Annunciation

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing)

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Saints Jerome and John the Baptist and a Carthusian Monk, c.1510

Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Saints Jerome and John the Baptist and a Carthusian Monk, c.1510. The Virgin is enthroned beneath a canopy on the left

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin from the Annunciation to the Virgin, 1560-1585. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto

Virgin from the Annunciation to the Virgin, 1560-1585. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Virgin from the Annunciation to the Virgin, 1560-1585

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young... late 18th cent

Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young... late 18th cent. Creator: Unknown
Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young Woman of Beirut, Archangels, and Saints, late 18th century

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Holy Family with Saints John the Baptist and Jerome, 1520-1525. Creator: Giampietro Silvio

The Holy Family with Saints John the Baptist and Jerome, 1520-1525. Creator: Giampietro Silvio
The Holy Family with Saints John the Baptist and Jerome, 1520-1525

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Flower around a Cartouche with an Image of the Virgin. Creators: Daniel Seghers, Erasmus Quellinus

Flower around a Cartouche with an Image of the Virgin. Creators: Daniel Seghers, Erasmus Quellinus
Flower around a Cartouche with an Image of the Virgin, unknown date

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna with the Christ Child, 1826. Creators: Franz Johann Heinrich Nadorp, Virgin Mary

Madonna with the Christ Child, 1826. Creators: Franz Johann Heinrich Nadorp, Virgin Mary
Madonna with the Christ Child, 1826

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin Mary and St. John the Evangelist Beholding a Vision of the Cross Held by Two Angels, n.d

Virgin Mary and St. John the Evangelist Beholding a Vision of the Cross Held by Two Angels, n.d

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c.1510-c.1515. Creator: Workshop of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen

The Adoration of the Magi, c.1510-c.1515. Creator: Workshop of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen
The Adoration of the Magi, c.1510-c.1515. In addition to the usual figures of the Christ Child, the Virgin and the three kings there is Joseph in the right middleground

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child, 1470-1480. Creator: Giovanni Bellini

Madonna and Child, 1470-1480. Creator: Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child, 1470-1480

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child, 1465-1470. Creator: Circle of Giovanni Bellini

Madonna and Child, 1465-1470. Creator: Circle of Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child, 1465-1470

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Immaculate Conception (Joachim en Anna receiving the Virgin Mary from God the Father), c.1757-c

The Immaculate Conception (Joachim en Anna receiving the Virgin Mary from God the Father), c.1757-c.1759

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Flight into Egypt, 1750-1810. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (follower of)

Flight into Egypt, 1750-1810. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (follower of)
Flight into Egypt, 1750-1810

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin and Child, 1640-1699. Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Salvi

Virgin and Child, 1640-1699. Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Salvi
Virgin and Child, 1640-1699

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child, 1510-1525. Creator: Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli

Madonna and Child, 1510-1525. Creator: Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli
Madonna and Child, 1510-1525

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saints and the Annunciation (image 11 of 14), between c.1427 and c.1430

The Virgin and Child with Saints and the Annunciation (image 11 of 14), between c.1427 and c.1430

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)

The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Jesse lies sleeping on the grass in a walled courtyard. A tree growing out of his side is populated with Christ's ancestors and is crowned with the Virgin and Child

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child, 1525-1535. Creator: Workshop of Gaudenzio Ferrari

Madonna and Child, 1525-1535. Creator: Workshop of Gaudenzio Ferrari
Madonna and Child, 1525-1535

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1705-1760. Creator: Gaspare Diziani

Adoration of the Magi, 1705-1760. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
Adoration of the Magi, 1705-1760

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child, 1515-1540. Creator: Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo

Madonna and Child, 1515-1540. Creator: Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo
Madonna and Child, 1515-1540

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin and Child, c.1440-c.1450. Creator: Circle of Francesco Squarcione

Virgin and Child, c.1440-c.1450. Creator: Circle of Francesco Squarcione
Virgin and Child, c.1440-c.1450

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Virgin and Child, 1490-1510. Creator: Francesco Napoletano

Virgin and Child, 1490-1510. Creator: Francesco Napoletano
Virgin and Child, 1490-1510

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna of Humility, c.1440. Creator: Fra Angelico

Madonna of Humility, c.1440. Creator: Fra Angelico
Madonna of Humility, c.1440. Other Title(s): Madonna with Lily

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: St. Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah, c1749. Creator: Noël Hallé

St. Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah, c1749. Creator: Noël Hallé
St. Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah, c1749

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: Madonna and Child, c1425. Creator: Master of the Bargello Judgment of Paris

Madonna and Child, c1425. Creator: Master of the Bargello Judgment of Paris
Madonna and Child, c1425

Background imageVirgin Mother Collection: The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre

The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655




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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.