Mary Sitting Collection

Holy Family Mary sitting standing Christ child
The Holy Family, Mary sitting with the standing Christ child on her knee in front of her, Holy Family, and derived representations, Madonna: Mary sitting or excited

Apotheosis Virgin glorification Mary Mary sitting
The Apotheosis of the Virgin, The glorification of Mary. Mary sitting in the clouds, she holds the Christ child in her arms. The child lays a flower wreath on her head, angels left and right

Lords Montfoort Memorial Tablet Memorial table
The Lords of Montfoort, Memorial Tablet for the Lords of Montfoort, Memorial table of the Lords of Montfoort. On the left, Mary sits with the Christ child on a throne

Madonna Humility Madonna dell UmiltA Mary sitting
Madonna of Humility, Madonna dell Umilta. Mary sitting on a cushion on the floor, the right arm wrapped around the standing Christ child, a book in the left hand. Seraphim in the sky

Virgin Child Madonna Mary seated stone niche
Virgin and Child, Madonna and Child, Mary, seated in a stone niche on a throne decorated with rams heads, with the Christ child on the right arm, Madonna: Mary sitting or excited

Tree Jesse body sleeping Jesse tree rises branches
The Tree of Jesse, The Tree of Jesse. From the body of the sleeping Jesse a tree rises with on its branches the empire twelve kings of Judah, the forefathers of Christ

Virgin Child Madonna Maria Mary sitting Christ child
Virgin and Child, Madonna and Child, Maria with Child. Mary, sitting with the Christ child on her lap. The child holds in his left hand the apple with cross and a flower in the right hand

Annunciation Virgin Mary book hand sitting next
Annunciation to the Virgin, The Annunciation to Mary. Mary with a book in her hand, sitting next to a cupboard with open doors, turns to the angel. Above the angel the dove of the Holy Spirit

Madonna Child Mary sitting Christ child lap background
Madonna and Child, Mary sitting with the Christ child on her lap. In the background a shelf with bottles and pots. Copy to Raphaels Madonna d Orleans from 1526 at the Musee Conde in Chantilly

Madonna Humility Madonna dell umiltA Mary Christ child standing
Madonna of Humility, Madonna dell umilta, a Madonna of Humility. Mary with the Christ child standing in her lap, sitting on the floor in a flower garden, a flower in the right hand

Virgin Child Virgin Mary figure Christ child sitting
Virgin and Child, Virgin Mary figure with the Christ child sitting on a cushion on her lap. Maria has a branch with flowers or fruits in her hand, a bird eats from the childs hand

Holy Family Mary sits bench decorated relief work
The Holy Family, The Holy Family. Mary sits on a bench decorated with relief work with the Christ child on her knee, Mary sitting or excited

Madonna Child Maria sitting plant-covered rocks
Madonna and Child, Maria sitting among plant-covered rocks with the Christ Child clambering on her lap. Left and right two angels are holding a canvas like canopy above Marys head

Triptych Virgin Child Saints center male Donor
Triptych with Virgin and Child with Saints (center), male Donor with Saint Martin (left, inner wing), female Donor with Saint Cunera (right, and the Annunciation (outer wings)

Annunciation Virgin Mary left angel lily branch
The Annunciation The Annunciation to the Virgin, The Annunciation to Mary. On the left the angel appears with a lily branch from the clouds

Christ child crowns St. Catherine Mary Christ child
Christ child crowns St. Catherine, Mary with the Christ child on his lap, seated on a throne decorated with foliage in an arbor. Christ crowns St. Catherine kneeling before him

Maria child seated half-length depicted under
Maria with child, Maria is seated, half-length depicted under a round arch. She holds the sleeping Christ child in her arms. In the background a mountain landscape with trees is visible

Christ Marys lap Mary sitting Christ child lap
Christ on Marys lap, Mary is sitting with the Christ child on her lap. The little John the Baptist is standing at Marias knee

Mary Child Mary sitting sleeping Christ child
Mary with Child, Mary sitting with the sleeping Christ child on his lap in front of a wall, Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child, Lorenzo Loli (mentioned on object), Italy, 1622 - 1691, paper

Annunciation angel Gabriel announces Maria will
Annunciation, The angel Gabriel announces to Maria that she will become pregnant. Maria is sitting on her lap with an open book

Throning Mary Child Mary sits throne lap Two angels
Throning Mary with Child, Mary sits on a throne, the Child in her lap. Two angels are holding a flower wreath above her head. On the bodes on which her throne stands lie scattered flowers

Madonna with child, Cornelis Schut (I), unknown, 1618 - 1655

Mary with Child and martyr, Cornelis Galle II, Cornelis Galle III, Cornelis de Bout, 1638-1678

The Holy Virgin of Mont-Serrat, Hubert van Otteren, 1671 - 1713

Mary with the Christ Child on her lap, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, Piermans, 1563 - before 1619

Mary with the Christ Child, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

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"Mary Sitting: A Symbol of Divine Grace and Motherly Love" In the realm of religious art, Mary sitting holds a significant place as she embodies the essence of devotion and maternal tenderness. As part of the Holy Family, we often see Mary seated or standing with her beloved Christ child in her arms, symbolizing their unbreakable bond. One notable depiction is found in the Apotheosis Virgin glorification, where Mary sits majestically on a throne while being elevated to heavenly realms. This portrayal emphasizes her exalted status as the chosen vessel for God's grace. Another remarkable representation can be seen in the Lords Montfoort Memorial Tablet Memorial table. Here, Mary's humility shines through as she sits modestly, adorned with simplicity and grace. The Madonna dell'Umiltà showcases yet another facet humbly at rest within a stone niche. Her serene countenance reflects both her role as a mother and her unwavering devotion to God. A powerful symbolism emerges from the Tree of Jesse imagery where Jesse's body lies sleeping beneath its branches. From this slumbering figure rises an ancestral tree that culminates with Mary seated at its pinnacle—a testament to her lineage leading to Jesus Christ. The Annunciation scene captures our attention too; here we witness Mary sitting next to an open book held delicately in hand—an embodiment of wisdom and faithfulness awaiting divine revelation. With every Madonna and Child depiction, whether it be Maria or Humility themed, we are reminded once more of Mary's unwavering love for Jesus Christ. She cradles him tenderly on her lap against awe-inspiring backgrounds that evoke spiritual serenity. Lastly, within Holy Family compositions such as those featuring benches decorated with relief work or other intricate details—Mary takes center stage by simply sitting beside Joseph and Jesus—a reminder that even amidst grandeur, familial bonds remain paramount.