a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Madonna of the Magnificat
Artist: Botticelli
 1481    Painting

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Created in “tondo” or circular form, this religious work is outstanding in depicting the Holy Mother Mary, looking solemnly at baby Jesus, whom she is holding and simultaneously writing a book.

This panel done in tempera measures ‎118 cm × 119 cm and is housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.

Madonna of Victory
Artist: Andrea Mantegna
 1495    Painting

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This altarpiece portrays a man reputed to be Francesco II Gonzaga in adoration of the Madonna and Child. Opposite Francesco is Saint John the Baptist, who holds a cross and a cartouche with a Latin inscription. His mother, Saint Elizabeth, the protector of Francesco II's wife Isabella d'Este, is also present, wearing a yellow turban. Saint Michael, Saint Longinus, Saint Andrew and Saint George are lined up to the sides of the Madonna and infant Jesus. The Virgin sits on a throne inscribed with the phrase REGINA/CELI LET ALLELVIA, meaning "Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Hallelujah." The baby Jesus holds red flowers, while circling around and behind them is an arch strewn with leaves and fruits, with a shell and red coral centerpiece. 

This work of tempera on canvas is in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.