Mary

  • The Assumption of the Virgin

    The Assumption of the Virgin

    Ambrogio Bergognone (Italian, 1453–1523)

    Mary ascends, bathed in golden light, her robes swirling as angels lift her toward heaven. Below, the apostles gaze upward, some reaching out as if to follow. The scene pulses with divine energy—earthly figures grounded in awe while the Virgin transcends mortal bounds. A moment suspended between earth and eternity.

  • The Virgin Enthroned with St. Catherine and St. Mary Magdalene (ca. 1510)

    The Virgin Enthroned with St. Catherine and St. Mary Magdalene (ca. 1510)

    Master of St. Severin (German, unknown)

    Golden light bathes the Virgin seated on her throne, flanked by St. Catherine’s quiet strength and St. Mary Magdalene’s contemplative gaze. Their draped robes pool in rich folds, drawing the eye upward to the sacred hush between them. A moment suspended—divine grace made visible through color and form.

  • The Immaculate Conception (1874)

    The Immaculate Conception (1874)

    Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant (French, 1845–1902)

    A radiant Virgin Mary floats amid golden light, her blue robes swirling as angels gather below. Divine rays pierce the clouds, casting an otherworldly glow across the scene. The composition balances earthly weight with celestial grace, drawing the eye upward toward the sacred figure at its heart.

  • The Three Marys (ca. 1906–1911)

    The Three Marys (ca. 1906–1911)

    Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852–1911)

    Three women gather in hushed sorrow, their draped robes pooling around them like shadows. The weight of loss hangs between them, unspoken yet palpable in their bowed heads and clasped hands. A moment suspended—not in grief’s climax, but its quiet aftermath.

  • Madonna del Granduca (c. 1506-1507)

    Madonna del Granduca (c. 1506-1507)

    Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

    A young mother cradles her child, their faces softly lit against the dark background. The infant’s tiny hand rests on hers, a quiet moment of tenderness frozen in time. The folds of her robe drape with quiet elegance, drawing the eye to their intimate embrace.

  • Praying Madonna (Around 1665)

    Praying Madonna (Around 1665)

    Michele Desubleo (Flemish, unknown)

    A woman kneels in quiet devotion, hands clasped, gaze lowered. The folds of her robe catch the light, soft shadows pooling around her. There’s weight in her stillness—not just prayer, but surrender. The air around her seems to hold its breath.

  • Anunciación

    Anunciación

    Ángel Zárraga (Mexican, unknown)

    A golden light spills across the scene as the angel kneels, wings still trembling from flight. Mary’s hands hover mid-gesture—not quite refusal, not yet acceptance. The air hums with unspoken words. Between them, a silence thick enough to shape destinies.

  • Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)

    Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    A young mother cradles her child, fingers brushing a bright carnation. The flower’s red petals echo the delicate folds of her sleeve, while the infant reaches with curious hands. Light spills across their faces, softening the quiet intimacy of the moment.

  • Virgin and Child (ca. 1485)

    Virgin and Child (ca. 1485)

    Sandro Botticelli (Italian, 1444-1510)

    Mary cradles the infant Jesus, her gaze tender yet distant. Gold leaf halos glow against soft blues, their delicate fingers almost touching. The child clutches a pomegranate—its split flesh revealing blood-red seeds. A quiet tension lingers between maternal warmth and the weight of divine destiny.