The Bible In Paintings: GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 1

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GABRIEL’S
AMAZING NEWS
FOR MARY

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Good Morning, Dan. :-)

I love #3.

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I’ve become quite a fan of Tanner, because of beauties like this.

Hope you’re recovering. I’m sure Tippy is nursing you.

[Dr. Sivana]

I like #1, #7, #25.

What ‘s with the cats in #4? I love cats, but I just don’t picture them here.

There is so much happening in this scenes that several A-listers did several versions in this list (El Greco, Botticelli)

[etabeta]

Great presentation of this supernatural event. Love #3 by Henry Ossawa Tanner. Here is more on the painting and artist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoVegSBocPU

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I love cats, but I just don’t picture them here.

I hate cats, and I don't picture them anywhere--so I'm the wrong one to ask.

When I can, I group multiple works by the same artist, for sake of comparison. The most I recall seeing is four of a single scene by one artist.

[NorthMountain]

In Medieval and Renaissance sacred art, cats were often used to symbolize sin and betrayal. Dogs, contrariwise, symbolized loyalty.

I don’t believe that’s the case here: Mary is holding a cat. It just doesn’t make sense, and it’s a modern painting anyway.

I think the artist just likes cats.

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That was interesting and illuminating. I thank you, Alba.

[etabeta]

You are welcome!

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She is taking good care of me!

[spankalib]

#23 is cool...the artist makes it obvious with the black background (can't miss this!)

#26 reminded me of

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#23: I’m not enthusiastic about including images showing God the Father, but I do as long as they’re few in number.

#26: Now that you mention it, I can see the similarity.

[InkStone]

Good Day Dan, thank you for very enjoyable artworks. Many favorites here; greatly love # 27 with Stom’s use of light.

Yes, agree with your postings by same artist; often the difference among them is surprising.

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Stom just loves candle-lit scenes—I’ve seen several by him.

Am praying for your safety from the storm.

[InkStone]

Thank you for your kindness Dan.

Central east coast wasn’t seriously injured, but the SW coast took a pounding. Now inland heading north will suffer as well.

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Yes, it looked to me like Vero Beach would miss the worst of it.

[SisterK]

sorry
I am late to the gallery today
twas a long day at work
and it looks like I will have to view these from a newer computer because all I see are blank squares

[SisterK]

I’m back real quick

WOW the Tanner
#2 in my pick is the Waterhouse
much good art again

back to the gallery

and
thank you!

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Maybe try a different browser?