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"Madonna & Child" by Marianne Stokes Gorgeous & haunting, this Madonna by Marianne Stokes arrests the eye with its colors & composition, & tells of the cross with its symbols. Mary & Jesus are exquisitely beautiful. Mary is gently pulling back the veil to show us her baby, our Redeemer. They are both serene. Yet behind them, the play or thorns & thistles suggest the life this baby will have as He brings us Salvation. Marianne Stokes (1855-1927) had a long & happy career as an artist. Her husband was an artist (Arthur Stokes), & they traveled the world together, painting. Midway in her career, she began to paint in the style of the Pre-Raphaelites, & she is best known today for her Madonna & Child paintings from that period. This is perhaps the most famous one, although they are all wonderful. It is thought that she got the idea for the painting while she & Arthur were traveling in 1907 in what is today known as Croatia. (source: eclecticlight.co) IMPORTANT IMAGE IS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER!! There is a white border around the image. About 0.5" for 5x7, 1.3" for 8.5x11", 1.6" for 11x17", & 1.75" for 13x17", so the image is smaller than the paper - Acid-free fine art paper. - Archival pigments, rated to last for generations. - Cardboard backer - Above story of the art - Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag. Thanks for your interest! Sue & John You might also enjoy original Catholic Art & Jewerly by me, Sue Kouma Johnson, here on Etsy at www.Etsy.com/shop/TreeOfHeaven Also, check out our Catholic Quote shop, where we are pairing authentic quotes from Saints with Art: www.Etsy.com/shop/CatholicQuote "In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art." ~ St. Pope John Paul II Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text & image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson - Classic Catholic Art. Madonna & Child - By Marianne Stokes 5 Sizes
