Tag: Massimo Stanzione
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06 Works, Today, March 13th, is Saint Christina of Tyre’s Day, With Footnotes – #71
Saint Christina of Bolsena, also known as Christina of Tyre, or in the Eastern Orthodox Church as Christina the Great Martyr, is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd century. Archaeological excavations of an underground cemetery constructed at her tomb have shown that she was venerated at Bolsena by the fourth century… Please follow link for full post
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Massimo Stanzione, Madonna and Child 01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the Bible! by the Old Masters, With Footnotes – 94
Massimo Stanzione, (ca. 1586 – ca. 1656) Madonna and Child Oil on canvas 49 3/4 by 39 3/8 in.; 126.4 by 100 cm. Private collection 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…
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05 Paintings, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretations of the Bible! by The Old Masters, With Footnotes # 64
Peter Paul Rubens Jesus at the banquet of Simon the Pharisee Oil on canvas 158 x 227 cm Private collection Simon was a Pharisee mentioned in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 7:36-50) as the host of a meal, who invited Jesus to eat in his house but failed to show him the usual marks of hospitality…