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Virgin Of Humility Collection

"The Virgin of Humility: A Timeless Symbol of Grace and Devotion" Throughout history

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility with Angels and a Donor, 1360. Creator: Anon

The Virgin of Humility with Angels and a Donor, 1360. Creator: Anon
The Virgin of Humility with Angels and a Donor, 1360.

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility with the Holy Father, the Holy Spirit and the twelve Apostles, 1375

The Virgin of Humility with the Holy Father, the Holy Spirit and the twelve Apostles, 1375.

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility, 1433. Creator: Fra Angelico

The Virgin of Humility, 1433. Creator: Fra Angelico
The Virgin of Humility, 1433.

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1360. Creator: Luca di Tomme

The Adoration of the Magi, 1360. Creator: Luca di Tomme
The Adoration of the Magi, 1360.

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility, 1440. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo

The Virgin of Humility, 1440. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
The Virgin of Humility, 1440.

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell'Umilitá), c. 1450. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni

The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell'Umilitá), c. 1450. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell'Umilita), c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilitá), ca 1430. Creator: Sassetta (1392-1450)

Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilitá), ca 1430. Creator: Sassetta (1392-1450)
Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), ca 1430. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Madonna of Humility Adored by Lionello d Este, ca 1445. Creator: Bellini, Jacopo (c

The Madonna of Humility Adored by Lionello d Este, ca 1445. Creator: Bellini, Jacopo (c
The Madonna of Humility Adored by Lionello d Este, ca 1445. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Madonna of Humility, c. 1440 (panel)

Madonna of Humility, c. 1440 (panel)
1765829 Madonna of Humility, c.1440 (panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); 74u52 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilta) with Saints, ca 1429

Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilta) with Saints, ca 1429. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilta)

Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell Umilta). Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, Pisa

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints Dominic and Peter Martyr (Madonna dell Umilita), ca. 1433

Madonna and Child with Saints Dominic and Peter Martyr (Madonna dell Umilita), ca. 1433. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility, 1365-1370. Artist: Jacopo di Cione (1325-1399)

The Virgin of Humility, 1365-1370. Artist: Jacopo di Cione (1325-1399)
The Virgin of Humility, 1365-1370. Found in the collection of Galleria dell Accademia, Florence

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility with the Holy Father, the Holy Spirit and the twelve Apostles

The Virgin of Humility with the Holy Father, the Holy Spirit and the twelve Apostles. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)

The Virgin of Humility. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Virgin of Humility. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo (ca 1403-1482)

The Virgin of Humility. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo (ca 1403-1482)
The Virgin of Humility. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Madonna of Humility with Two Musician Angels, c. 1450. Artist: Strozzi, Zanobi (1412-1468)

Madonna of Humility with Two Musician Angels, c. 1450. Artist: Strozzi, Zanobi (1412-1468)
Madonna of Humility with Two Musician Angels, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: Virgin and Child, ca 1435. Artist: Masolino da Panicale (1383-ca 1440)

Virgin and Child, ca 1435. Artist: Masolino da Panicale (1383-ca 1440)
Virgin and Child, ca 1435. Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), c. 1440. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni

The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), c. 1440. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), c. 1440. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), c. 1433-1434. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni

The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), c. 1433-1434. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), c. 1433-1434. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageVirgin Of Humility Collection: The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), ca 1390. Artist

The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), ca 1390. Artist: Lippo di Dalmasio Scannabecchi (ca 1355-1410)
The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell Umilita), ca 1390. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London



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"The Virgin of Humility: A Timeless Symbol of Grace and Devotion" Throughout history, artists have sought to capture the essence of humility in their depictions of the Virgin Mary. From Jacopo Bellini's "The Madonna of Humility Adored by Lionello d Este" to Giovanni di Paolo's rendition, these masterpieces showcase the profound reverence for Mary's modesty and selflessness. In Jacopo di Cione's "The Virgin of Humility, " painted between 1365-1370, we witness a tender moment as Mary humbly sits on a cushion placed on the ground, cradling baby Jesus in her arms. Her serene expression radiates pure love and devotion, reminding us that true greatness lies in humility. Angelico's interpretation in "The Virgin of Humility" exemplifies his signature style with delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The painting captures Mary surrounded by saints Dominic and Peter Martyr, emphasizing her role as an intercessor between heaven and earth. Cenni di Francesco di ser Cenni takes this concept further in his work titled "The Virgin of Humility with the Holy Father, the Holy Spirit, and the twelve Apostles. " Here we see Mary seated at a lower level than even the apostles themselves – a powerful symbol representing her humility before God. Zanobi Strozzi adds another layer to this theme with his piece called "Madonna of Humility with Two Musician Angels. " This composition showcases two angelic figures playing music while gazing upon Mary with admiration. Their presence highlights how even celestial beings are captivated by her humble nature. Masolino da Panicale's portrayal emphasizes intimacy through its simplicity. In "Virgin and Child, " he depicts an unadorned scene where motherhood is celebrated without grandeur or ostentation. It serves as a reminder that true beauty lies within genuine acts of love rather than external embellishments.