The Madonna: a Pictorial Representation of the Life and Death of the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ by the Painters and Sculptors

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This sumptuous volume, originally published in the early 20th century, showcases the diversity and beauty of artistic depictions of the Virgin Mary throughout history. Adolfo Venturi's erudite text, translated by Alice Meynell, provides historical and cultural context for works by painters and sculptors ranging from Giotto and Michelangelo to Botticelli and Bernini. This new edition features high-quality reproductions of the original illustrations and is a must-have for anyone interested in religious art and iconography.