(E4) MOTHER AND CHILD
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
(E4) MOTHER AND CHILD
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
The depiction of the Madonna with the child Jesus has been a major subject for Christian artists since the 4th century, emphasizing the humility of Jesus and promoting a tender image of Him.
“God became what we are, so that we might become what He is.” (From The Incarnation of the Word by St. Athanasius)
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
The depiction of the Madonna with the child Jesus has been a major subject for Christian artists since the 4th century, emphasizing the humility of Jesus and promoting a tender image of Him.
“God became what we are, so that we might become what He is.” (From The Incarnation of the Word by St. Athanasius)
General information regarding Madonna and Child images:
The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and Child is often the name of a work of art which shows the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The word Madonna means "My Lady" in Italian. Artworks of the Christ Child and His mother Mary are part of the Roman Catholic tradition in many parts of the world including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, South America and the Philippines. Paintings known as icons are also an important tradition of the Orthodox Church and often show the Mary and the Christ Child. They are found particularly in Eastern Europe, Russia, Egypt, the Middle East and India.
The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and Child is often the name of a work of art which shows the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The word Madonna means "My Lady" in Italian. Artworks of the Christ Child and His mother Mary are part of the Roman Catholic tradition in many parts of the world including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, South America and the Philippines. Paintings known as icons are also an important tradition of the Orthodox Church and often show the Mary and the Christ Child. They are found particularly in Eastern Europe, Russia, Egypt, the Middle East and India.
