Hail Mary

Its purpose was to resolve a dispute between Cyril of Alexandria and Nestorius about the nature of Mary and whether or not she should be declared Theotokos (Simonetti, 2006, 808). Nestorius opposed the term because “whenever the sacred scriptures speak of Our Lord’s activity, they never speak of the birth and suffering of the divinity, but of the humanity…

A prevalent image in art throughout the ages, the portrait of the Madonna and Child is a depiction of Mary holding the infant Christ. Incredibly popular to portray, artists throughout the centuries show a great deal of variety in their depiction of the iconic duo. Found in the National Gallery of Ireland in the early Italian Renaissance gallery, The Virgin and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Prophets by an unknown artist and The Virgin and Child by Paolo Uccello reflect the drastic transition…

The artwork of The Death of the Virgin is one of Bartolomeo Vivarini showstoppers. The fine art is painted in wood with Tempera. While this work of art was painted on 1485. While this work of art is portraying the dead Virgin, it is encompassed by the messengers and her child Christ at the top. With extraordinary differentiations in utilizing the essential shades of red, blue and green, Bartolomeo utilized that advantaged to demonstrate the complexity of death to life. This work of art holds a…

married to her country. Soon after Elizabeth's coronation, Mary, the Queen of Scotland, began to lay claim to the English throne (Neale 86). After her husband's death many turned against her so Mary bought an army against the nobles, but lost and was imprisoned (Mary Queen of Scots Beheaded). After escaping captivity in 1568, Queen Mary fled to England in hopes the Elizabeth would protect her after corresponding with her for many years (Mary Queen of Scots Beheaded). Queen Elizabeth was…

Queen Elizabeth I has challenged the sixteenth century society as she refused to marry, did not bear any children and became England’s sole ruler. Queen Elizabeth suffered in her youth, and by that she knew she only had God and her education as the weapons to fight with. Queen Elizabeth I demonstrated the foundation of her monarchy through God, her people and her kingdom. In focusing on her oratory, the essay will discuss three important speeches that the Queen has given at the beginning of her…

the town of Saint-Éttiene-le-Laus. The shrine depicts a teenage shepherdess named Benoîte Rencurel kneeling as in prayer to a young Mary holding baby Jesus. When Benoîte saw Mary, she has was told to build a grand chapel, "in honor of my son." Benoîte was also told to build a house next to the chapel for the priest to live The story of how Benoîte saw Mary dates back to the year 1664 in the town of St. Etienne d'Avancon. Benoîte saw apparition of the Saint Maurice, a Third Century martyr…

In this paper, one will describe the oil painting Madonna Enthroned. The central figure of this piece, as indicated by the title, is the enthroned Mary. Mary is grasping her son Jesus and is flanked on both sides by a number of angels. Below Mary and the angels is four elderly men, two of whom are divided by columns of the throne. Beginning with Mary, one immediately notices her halo as highlighted by numerous red, white, and darker red stylized jewels. Her face is oddly proportioned, with…

County Museum of Arts is one of the most unusual artwork that has ever captured my attention: the Allegory of Salvation with the Virgin and Christ Child, St. Elizabeth, the Young St. John the Baptist and Two Angels. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, holding the baby Jesus and St. Elizabeth with her son John the Baptist lying dead on the floor while there are two angels above them. It was produced by Italian artist, Rosso Fiorentino in year 1521. Fiorentino’s representation of the virgin and…

the moment when the Temple of Jerusalem’s high priest blesses the union of the Virgin Mary and Joseph. According to biblical accounts, ‘n Mary’s youth her parents entrusted her care to the Temple until she was ready to be married. When the time came, the high priest sought God’s counsel and was instructed to invite all Hebrew men of marriageable age to leave their staffs at the temple overnight promising Mary to the man whose staff flowered in the presence of the Holy Spirit. It was Joseph’s…

Introduction As a mainly Protestant Campus it may be hard to grasp the Catholic Church’s position on Mary. As a Catholic I was taught that Mary’s Immaculate Conception is the Holiest miracle to occur; hence why we have crowded her as the Queen, and the Mother of God. About To begin to understand why Catholics hold Mary close to their hearts one must begin with the Immaculate Conception. Catholics give Mary the same worship and praise one would give the God almighty because we believe that…