Holy Family Collection
The Holy Family, a symbol of divine love and unity, is depicted in various artistic masterpieces throughout history
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The Holy Family, a symbol of divine love and unity, is depicted in various artistic masterpieces throughout history. From the Melkite icon of the Holy Family returning to Nazareth in Galilee, Israel, to the Adoration of Magi manuscript illumination from 12th century France, these artworks capture the essence of this sacred bond. In c. 1380, a tempera on panel painting called Nativity showcases the humble birth of Jesus Christ surrounded by his parents Mary and Joseph. The stained glass window at Our Lady of Geneva basilica further emphasizes their significance within religious iconography. A French Book of Hours from c1430-35 presents an exquisite illumination titled "The Nativity, " illustrating the joyous moment when angels adore baby Jesus. Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne" (c. 1508) portrays Mary with her mother Saint Anne as they lovingly cradle baby Jesus. Another notable artwork is Madonna della Melagrana or Madonna of the Pomegranate, which depicts Mary holding baby Jesus while presenting him with a pomegranate - a symbol often associated with fertility and eternal life. Carle van Loo's painting "Adoration of the Angels" (1751) captures celestial beings paying homage to infant Jesus with awe and reverence. Domenico Ghirlandaio's "Adoration of the Magi" showcases wise men offering precious gifts to honor Christ's birth. Leonardo da Vinci also immortalized The Virgin of the Rocks between 1492 and 1508; this enigmatic piece features Mary, baby Jesus, John the Baptist, and an angel in a mystical landscape that evokes serenity and spirituality. Lastly, Beccafumi's "Madonna and child with infant John the Baptist" (1542) beautifully portrays Mary tenderly embracing both her son Jesus as well as John - emphasizing their interconnected destinies within Christian narratives.