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The Family of St. Anne, 1585 (oil on panel)
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The Family of St. Anne, 1585 (oil on panel)
LAF470867 The Family of St. Anne, 1585 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 135.3x170 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
Media ID 28435618
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Agnus Dei Cousin Elizabeth Feeding Joachim Joseph Lamb Of God Maternal Maternity Motherhood Mothers Siblings Sisters Zacharias Zebedee
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The Family of St. Anne, 1585
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is a captivating oil painting by Maarten de Vos that beautifully depicts the essence of family and motherhood in Christianity. In this stunning artwork, we see St. Anne, the grandmother of Jesus Christ, surrounded by her daughters and their children. The central figure is St. Anne herself, radiating warmth and love as she cradles one of her grandchildren in her arms. Her daughters Elizabeth and Mary (the Virgin Mary) stand beside her with their own infants, symbolizing the sacred bond between generations. The painting captures a tender moment as the sisters lovingly interact with their babies while embracing their roles as mothers. The scene exudes a sense of tranquility and devotion to God's plan for salvation through motherhood. Intriguingly, nestled among them is an image of the Lamb of God, representing Jesus Christ himself. This inclusion emphasizes the significance of family within Christian teachings and highlights how these women played essential roles in shaping religious history. Through his masterful brushwork and attention to detail, de Vos brings this biblical narrative to life on panel canvas. "The Family of St. Anne" serves as a timeless reminder that maternal love transcends time and space while celebrating the profound impact families have on our spiritual journeys. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate every intricate detail captured in de Vos' masterpiece—a testament to both his artistic skill and his deep understanding of Christian iconography.
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