Tag: Nicodemus
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Netherlandish School, The Lamentation 01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the bible, With Footnotes – 132
This work depicts several scenes taking place simultaneously: In the background we see Christ’s deposition from the cross on Mount Calvary whilst His body is anointed in the foreground. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea hold Christ’s body whilst Mary Magdalene kneels ready with the ointment jar at his feet. The Virgin is shown in the centre of the work supported by Saint John. The grave…
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10 Ivory Carvings & Sculpture from the Bible! 15 & 16th Century. With Footnote, # 13
Maria lactans, c. mid-15th century, France Ivory Height: 17 cm Private collection The Nursing Madonna, Virgo Lactans, or Madonna Lactans, is an iconography of the Madonna and Child in which the Virgin Mary is shown breastfeeding the infant Jesus. The depiction is mentioned by Pope Gregory the Great, and a mosaic depiction probably of the 12th century…
Zaidan Gallery 