Mary Barnard

The Madonna Enthroned painting depicts the Virgin Mary and her child siting on a throne. The picture is unique in that it blends Western and Eastern influences and therefore the author of this work has been the source of much debate (Davies 273). Several aspects of the painting such as the throne, the red shoes and the archangels are typical of Eastern or Byzantine art. “Yet, Jesus gives the Western, not eastern, sign of blessing, and the halos are not the plain burnished disks found in…

Mysticism Catherine of Siena was of the most popular catholic saint. She was famous for her work with underprivileged and her charitable service. She derived her mysticism in the practical relief of human suffering. She gained legendary status while alive and the legendary status continued ever after her life because of the strong following she had. As can be ascribed from her literary works, she was independent in her approach of following religion; St Catherine was passionate regarding her…

Protestant’s. Art works developed for the Catholic Church at this time was to be unique and focus on specific aspects of the Catholic dogma. The art pieces I have selected are strong examples of the belief of the time that art should focus on Jesus Christ, Mary the Virgin Mother, Saints and martyrs. It is a balanced representation as it shows an uplifting painting in The Dream of Saint Catherine as well as the suffering of those who literally gave up their lives for their faith in the…

The “Gero Crucifix” was a grand crucifix commissioned by Archbishop Gero, then denoted to the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany around 970 (University of Minnesota). This monumental figure towers a total of six feet and two inches in height and made from wood that was then decoratively painted in bright vibrant colors (Cologne Cathedral). The artist name was no given, however it is known that they had carved the sculpture out of wood. This cross is both a representation of a statue and a…

St. Margaret Clitherow Middleton is the patron saint of businesswomen. Being a patron saint means they hold a special protection over a group of people. She was raised as a protestant and converted to Roman Catholicism a few years after marriage. The moments leading up to her conversion were because she did not find truth or comfort in the doctrine of the new church. Her husband owned a successful butcher shop in which she helped run. Margaret was put in prison multiple times for harboring…

“The Annunciation” by Fra Filippo Lippi is an egg tempera on wood panel painting clearly from the Early Renaissance. The Annunciation of Mary is depicted in this painting with Angel Gabriel, the hand of God, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and Mary. A slightly bowing Mary and Angel Gabriel are in correct proportion in this painting. The form of their bodies is seen underneath the drapery of their clothes creating a naturalistic effect. Rich colors and depth create a three-dimensional effect…

marble more than any other sculpture he created to make it extra shiny. The sculpture presents the Virgin Mary holding the deceased body of Christ in her arms after he was put down from the cross, then later was placed inside the tomb. The most common form being sculptured at that time was the Pietas. Michelangelo’s version of Pietas is a lot less…

The painter Parmigianino, in his art piece, Madonna with the long neck, captures a fused narrative that comes from another art piece, “Vision of Saint Jerome”. The piece portrays the virgin Mary holding a young baby Christ. The piece is an oil painting that measures 7 by 4 feet, and was created between the years of 1534 through 1540. Unfortunately the piece was never finished because the artist became deceased. The painting holds eight subjects. From left to right there stands a group of young…

St. Agnes “Christ made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.”- St. Agnes In Latin Agnes means lamb (agnum) which sounds like her name. The symbol of the lamb is youth and innocence. This is symbolized for her because she died at a very young age. Purity,Innocence, and Faith are three words that greatly describe St.Agnes. She lived from 291 to 304 AD and was martyred during the rule of Diocletian at the age of twelve or thirteen. St.Agnes…

mentioned in Wilkens book, but also many times in the Bible. Galatians 4:4 states that “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a women and born under the law” (2, pg. 1062). This means God had the perfect time set for His son who Mary had given birth to under the Jewish law to go and redeem those who believe in Christ (1, pg. 1976). John 1:14 says “The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came…