Adoring Collection (page 9)

Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c1497. Artist: Fra Bartolomeo
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c1497. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. From the British Museum, London

David and Jonathan, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
David and Jonathan, 1642

The Adoration of the Magi, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Adoration of the Magi, 1632

Louis XIII, 17th century. Artist: Simon Vouet
Louis XIII, 17th century. Louis XIII, King of France from 1610-1643, depicted between two figures representing France and Navarre. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Feast in the House of Simon, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Feast in the House of Simon, 18th/early 19th century. From a private collection

Detail from The Virgin of the Navigators, 16th century. Christopher Columbus (left) at the feet of the Virgin. From the Museo de America, Madrid

Centre panel of the Ortenberg Altarpiece, c1410-1420. Artist: Master of the Ortenberg Altar
Centre panel of the Ortenberg Altarpiece, c1410-1420. The Virgin and Child surrounded by Saints Anne, Elizabeth, Mary Cleophas, Mary Salome, Agnes (with Lamb), Barbara (with Castle)

Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with a tabard of fleur-de-lys and John the Baptist. Right: Charlemagne and St Denis (carrying his head)

Buddhist Stupa with figures of Buddha adored by flying deities, 2nd century. Tw-sided Drum-slab, carved in pale limestone. Relief depicting a stupa with Buddha standing at entrance

Detail of Papyrus of Hent-Taul, Egypt, 21st Dynasty, c1069 BC - 945 BC. Papyrus of musician-priestess of Amun-Ra, entitled What is In The Underworld

Egyptian elief stele of a man adoring Anubis
Relief stele from a tomb of the deceased General Kasa adoring Anubis, from the Musee Borely Marseilles

The Nativity, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Nativity, 1892. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 24rd December 1892

Madonna del Ceppo ( Madonna of the Stocks ), 1453. Artist: Filippo Lippi
Madonna del Ceppo ( Madonna of the Stocks ), 1453. The Madonna enthroned, holding Jesus, is flanked by St John the Baptist (right) and another saint

The Epiphany, c1230. Artist: Giotto
The Epiphany, c1230. The Magi, the three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold

Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. From the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Danae, 16th century. Artist: Titian
Danae, 16th century. From a private collection, New York, USA

A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. Artist: Gerard Terborch II
A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. Artist: Titian
The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. From the National Gallery, London

San Rocco in Glory, 1564. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
San Rocco in Glory, 1564. From the Scuola San Rocco, Venice, Italy

Obelisk of king of Assirya Adad-Nirari III (810-783 BC) insc
Obelisk of king of Assirya Adad-Nirari III (810-783 BC) worshipping divine emblems and inscribed with cuneiform characters. Erected for the Assyrian king Adad, from Sabaa, Yemen

Thus Week By Week And Day By Day / His Life Inglorious Glides Away. After An Illustration By Percy Macquoid In The
Thus Week By Week And Day By Day/His Life Inglorious Glides Away. After An Illustration By Percy Macquoid In The Bridal Of Triermain By Sir Walter Scott, Published By The Art-Union Of London 1886

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"Adoring: A Timeless Expression of Reverence and Devotion" In the realm of art, there exists a multitude of masterpieces that capture the essence of adoration. From the tender embrace in "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn to the divine connection depicted in "Noli Me Tangere" by Titian, these works transport us into a world where love and devotion reign supreme. Even ancient civilizations understood the power of adoration, as seen in their intricate hieroglyphics and writings found on ancient Egyptian artifacts. These symbols reveal a deep reverence for their gods and an unwavering faith passed down through generations. Religious devotion is also beautifully portrayed in artworks such as "Our Lady Worshipping the Child, " where a mother's love for her child transcends time. Similarly, Odysseus' unwavering loyalty to Penelope echoes throughout history as a testament to enduring love. The bond between mother and child is further exemplified in depictions like "Virgin and Child, " showcasing Mary's profound adoration for baby Jesus. Such images evoke feelings of warmth, tenderness, and unconditional love. Artistic expressions can take various forms beyond paintings; they extend into literature too. Aubrey Beardsley's play Volpone explores themes of worship, greed, and manipulation – reminding us how easily adoration can be twisted or misused when placed upon false idols or material possessions. Moving back to visual representations, we encounter religious scenes like "The Nativity" by Lorenzo Monaco or "Christ Appearing to His Mother" by Rogier Van der Weyden that depict moments filled with awe-inspiring divinity. These artworks invite viewers to witness sacred encounters that inspire both humility and admiration. However, not all instances of adoration are rooted solely in spirituality; sometimes it takes on unexpected forms.