The Salutation of the Blessed Virgin
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The Salutation of the Blessed Virgin
The Salutation of the Blessed Virgin - Luke 1.
circa 1688
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1688 Angel Annunciation Biblical Blessed Chosen Gabriel Gospel Greeting Jesus Luke Prediction Salutation Special Testament Virgin Visitation Visiting
The Salutation of the Blessed Virgin,
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also known as "The Visitation," is a captivating 17th-century painting depicting a significant moment from the New Testament of the Bible. This masterpiece, created around 1688, is a beautiful representation of Luke 1:26-56, where the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. In this painting, Mary, dressed in elegant blue robes and holding a book, receives the angel Gabriel, who stands before her with outstretched wings and a radiant halo. The angel delivers the news of her divine selection and the upcoming birth of Jesus. Mary's expression is one of wonder, acceptance, and humility as she greets the angel with a respectful bow. The Visitation also features Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, who is shown in the foreground, seated and in advanced pregnancy. Elizabeth, upon hearing Mary's voice, is filled with the Holy Spirit, and her baby, John, leaps in her womb in recognition of the presence of the future Mother of God. This painting is a stunning representation of the special bond between the two women, as well as the prediction and fulfillment of prophecies in the Bible. It is a testament to the importance of Mary's role in the New Testament and her unique position as the Mother of God. This artwork, with its intricate details and rich symbolism, continues to inspire awe and reverence among viewers, reminding us of the profound significance of the events that unfolded over 2,000 years ago.
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