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Life of the Virgin
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The Life of the Virgin, showing narrative scenes from the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a common subject for pictorial cycles in Christian art, often complementing, or forming part of, a cycle on the Life of Christ. In both cases the number of scenes shown varies greatly with the space available. Works may be in any medium: frescoed church walls and series of old master prints have many of the fullest cycles, but panel painting, stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, stone sculptures and ivory carvings have many examples.
The Marriage of the Virgin by Giotto (Scrovegni Chapel).
The Marriage of the Virgin by Giotto (Scrovegni Chapel).
Crucifixion, Descent from the Cross, Lamentation of Christ, Betrayal of Christ, Pilate washing his hands, Christ bearing the Cross, Presentation of Ch
Crucifixion, Descent from the Cross, Lamentation of Christ, Betrayal of Christ, Pilate washing his hands, Christ bearing the Cross, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Finding in the Temple, from a 15th-century Book of Hours
Hans Memling's so-called Seven Joys of the Virgin. In fact this is a later title for a Life of the Virgin cycle on a single panel. Altogether 25 scene
Hans Memling's so-called Seven Joys of the Virgin. In fact this is a later title for a Life of the Virgin cycle on a single panel. Altogether 25 scenes, not all involving the Virgin, are depicted. 1480, Alte Pinakothek, Munich
Death of the Virgin, Hugo van der Goes, ca. 1480
Death of the Virgin, Hugo van der Goes, ca. 1480
Christian art
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Christian art is sacred art which uses subjects, themes, and imagery from Christianity. Most Christian groups use or have used art to some extent, including early Christian art and architecture and Christian media.
A mosaic from Daphni Monastery in Greece (c. 1100), showing the midwives bathing the new-born Christ.
A mosaic from Daphni Monastery in Greece (c. 1100), showing the midwives bathing the new-born Christ.
Virgin and Child. Wall painting from the early catacombs, Rome, 4th century.
Virgin and Child. Wall painting from the early catacombs, Rome, 4th century.
Late 13th-century Byzantine mosaics of the Hagia Sophia showing the image of Christ Pantocrator.
Late 13th-century Byzantine mosaics of the Hagia Sophia showing the image of Christ Pantocrator.
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (1498).
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (1498).