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Monday, July 2, 2012

Our World - Madonna and Child

I have always been amazed by the unconditional love and blissful serenity of Madonna with baby Jesus. It is an extraordinary expression of love, beauty and grace. The child rests safely in the arms of his mother and Mary appears to be comforting him.

There are numerous depictions of these religious icons and here are some of my favourite collections. I hope they will put a smile on your face and brighten your day.

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Renaissance Italian Style Madonna and Child


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Virgin and Child with saints and angels, Vatican City


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Spotted at Istanbul


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A standing Madonna and child accompanied by angels at St Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna


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Thirteenth century Madonna with Child in Byzantine style at St Basil's Cathedral, Moscow


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Apse mosaic of the Theotokos (Virgin Mother and Child) at Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Our World
Posted by LifeRamblings at 10:21 PM
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14 comments:

  1. Traveling HawkMonday, July 02, 2012 11:30:00 PM

    A wonderful gallery!

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  2. foongpcMonday, July 02, 2012 11:43:00 PM

    They are all beautiful! : )

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  3. Photo CacheTuesday, July 03, 2012 12:34:00 AM

    a wonderful collection of madonna and child art. for christian's (catholic especially) this is a well adored icon.

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  4. wennTuesday, July 03, 2012 1:20:00 AM

    wow, Moscow and Istanbul..fascinating places to be visited..

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  5. FilipBlogTuesday, July 03, 2012 3:40:00 AM

    One of the most popular topics for painters. Great pictures.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  6. UnknownTuesday, July 03, 2012 7:03:00 AM

    Beautiful series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. BarbTuesday, July 03, 2012 7:38:00 AM

    You've found so many different interpretations in far-flung places. I've enjoyed your photography.

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  8. carol l mckennaTuesday, July 03, 2012 8:06:00 AM

    Beautiful art ~ have special devotion to Our Lady ~~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiTuesday, July 03, 2012 8:27:00 AM

    Each and every Madonna and Child portrait is beautiful!

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  10. AVCr8teurTuesday, July 03, 2012 9:14:00 AM

    One theme, but different versions from different points of view.

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  11. Sylvia KTuesday, July 03, 2012 11:41:00 AM

    A wonderful and very beautiful post for the day! Thanks for sharing these with us today!

    Sylvia

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  12. CloudiaTuesday, July 03, 2012 11:52:00 AM

    Magical windows to another reality. thanks for taking us there :-)




    Have a GREAT Week!

    Aloha from Waikiki
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  13. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahTuesday, July 03, 2012 12:24:00 PM

    Beautiful and emotional !

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  14. AnonymousTuesday, July 03, 2012 8:03:00 PM

    Wow - these Madonnas are beautiful!

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