Today is Mary's feast day. Catholics believe that Mary is the only person (other than her Son) to be born without 'original sin' and the feast of the Immaculate Conception honors that.
During a trip to Italy years ago I took many photos of the beautiful Madonnas that adorn churches everywhere. Mary is a favorite and revered subject for art work in many countries, Italy is no exception, of course.
Mary is everywhere in Italy and artists over the centuries have depicted her in all media. Here are some of my favorite Madonnas.
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I have been enjoying a lovely blog called Recuerda Mi Corazon where artists and poets are sharing their Virgins during the first 12 days of December (until the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe)
I am sharing my photo collection of Italian Madonnas with Rebecca today.
What gorgeous pictures you've shared with us, Barbara! I love the stained glass one!
ReplyDeleteHi Delphyne. Love all these photos that you've shared. They are all outstanding. Thank you.:) Happy Mary Day.
ReplyDeleteBlessed you, to have actually seen all those pieces of art!
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I'm so in awe of the many images you shared. What a fabulous feast for our eyes!
ReplyDeleteThese are all stunningly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt must be a spiritual experience to visit Italian churches.
from your profile, I see a wonderful servant of God you are
ReplyDeleteI love your collection. It would be fun to know where each Mary is found, so that those lucky ones of us who have the ability might do a Mary pilgrimage to these sites.
ReplyDeleteThese were each a beauty to behold. The first statue of course, is my personal favorite.
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The Rosary Lady
Incredible works of art of Mary ~ would expect nothing less from Italy ~ magnificent photos ~ blessings to you ~ (A Creative Harbor) aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^
ReplyDeletei am always so taken with the diversity and strength of love during these mary days. thank you for sharing your favorite mary's. it is a pleasure to sit beside you and drink deeply from the well of mary love!
ReplyDeleteImagine seeing this art! In Italy!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate.
And I am lucky you shared.♥
a sumptious feast indeed! such an inspiration for both heart, eye and mind!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the madonnas and the child.
ReplyDeleteI was so moved when I saw Pieta in the Vatican.
Such a lovely collection!! Love the marble, yet I think my favorite is the relatively plain sweet faced (ceramic?) made me smile. Thank you Barbara!
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