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16 works, Today, January 1st, is Mary the Blessed Virgin’s day, her story, illustrated #364

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Edvard Munch, (1863–1944)
Detail; Madonna, c. 1895
Oil on canvas
Height: 90 cm (35.4 in); Width: 71 cm (27.9 in)
Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Mary’s father Joachim was a wealthy member of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. He and his wife Anne were deeply grieved by their childlessness. Joachim consequently withdrew to the desert, where he fasted and did penance for 40 days. Angels then appeared to both Joachim and Anne to promise them a child…

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3 responses to “16 works, Today, January 1st, is Mary the Blessed Virgin’s day, her story, illustrated #364”

  1. Jacob Berghoef Avatar
    Jacob Berghoef

    Thank you, and a wonderful new year to you Henry

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  2. zaidangallery Avatar
    zaidangallery

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
    Happy new year!

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  3. Jacob Berghoef Avatar
    Jacob Berghoef

    Number 364. What a great piece of work you’ve put here again. Thank you very much !

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