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8 images from works
  • The Virgin Mary prays to the infant Jesus, who is being carried by four kneeling angels; they all stand in a circle around the sun drawn on the ground. Aquatint with etching by C.M. Metz after D. Ghirlandaio.
  • The Virgin Mary and the infant Christ wrapped in swaddling clothes; Joseph sits nearby. Etching by F. de Grado.
  • Saint John the Baptist baptises Christ; an angel with a book descends from above. Wood engraving by the Dalziel brothers, 1854, after W.O. Williams after Giotto.
  • Saint Mary Magdalene reaches out for the risen Christ; he points away. Mezzotint by J. Murphy after G. Farington, 1781, after P. da Cortona.
  • The four holy women lament over the dead Christ. Line engraving after Annibale Carracci.
  • Saint Mary Magdalene reaches out for the risen Christ; he points away. Engraving by W. Walker, c. 1760, after P. da Cortona.
  • Lamentation over the dead Christ. Engraving after P. de Champaigne.
  • The dead Christ is taken down from the cross. Line engraving by D. Falcini after F. Barocci.

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Christianity
Women in Christianity
Death
Jesus Christ Death and burial.
Jesus Christ - Crucifixion
Jesus Christ - Passion - Role of Romans
Grief
Mothers and sons
Angels