Tag: Andrea Solari
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09 Works, Today, July 22th, is Mary Magdalene’s day, her story thru art #203
Mary Magdalene, sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene, was a Jewish woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and its aftermath. She is mentioned by name twelve times in the canonical gospels, more than most of…
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Andrea Solari, Mary Magdalen 01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation the bible, With Footnotes – 114
Andrea Solari, (1460–1524) Mary Magdalen, circa 1524 Oil on panel DH: 29 3/4 x W: 23 5/16 x Approx. D: 1 in. (75.5 x 59.2 x 2.5 cm) Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland Mary Magdalene went to anoint Christ’s dead body, only to discover that he was resurrected. She is shown here transferring the ointment from a…
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Andrea Solari, Madonna of the Green Cushion 01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation the bible, With Footnotes – 114
Andrea Solari, (1460–1524) Madonna of the Green Cushion, circa 1507 Tempera and oil on poplar wood Height: 59.5 cm (23.4 in); Width: 47.5 cm (18.7 in) Louvre Museum At the beginning of the 17th century this painting was found in the Cordelier (Franciscan) convent in Blois, but its previous history is unknown. It probably dates to…