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The Coronation of the Virgin in Art: Crown, Trinity and Queen of Heaven
Explore the Coronation of the Virgin in Christian art, from medieval gold-ground altarpieces to Renaissance and Baroque visions of Mary as Queen of Heaven.
The Assumption of the Virgin in Art: Heaven, Angels and the Empty Tomb
Explore how artists represented the Virgin Mary’s bodily assumption into heaven, from medieval visions of the empty tomb to the soaring altarpieces of Titian, Correggio and Rubens.
The Crucifixion in Art: Meaning, Symbols and Sacred Masterpieces
Explore the history and meaning of the Crucifixion in Christian art, from early sacred images to masterpieces by Giotto, Raphael, Grünewald and Velázquez.
The Madonna and Child in Art: Divine Majesty and Human Tenderness
Explore the history and symbolism of the Madonna and Child, from solemn Byzantine icons to tender Renaissance paintings of Mary and the infant Jesus.
The Annunciation in Art: Meaning, Symbols and Sacred Beauty
Explore the history and symbolism of the Annunciation in Christian art, from Gabriel’s lily and Mary’s book to the sacred light, enclosed garden and quiet interiors of medieval and Renaissance masterpieces.