Fotoreproductie van het schilderij Madonna della Stella naar Fra Angelico 1856 - 1881

This is a photographic reproduction of Fra Angelico's painting, Madonna della Stella, showing Mary holding the infant Jesus. The composition is framed by floral motifs, symbols of purity and the divine. The tender embrace between mother and child evokes not only maternal love but also echoes the ancient motif of the goddess and child, seen in Isis and Horus. This archetypal image surfaces through millennia, from ancient Egyptian sculpture to Renaissance painting, each time imbued with the cultural and emotional values of its era. Consider the halo, a radiant circle around their heads. It is a direct descendent of the sun disc associated with pagan deities. Over time, this symbol transitioned from signifying earthly power to spiritual enlightenment, a visual echo of humanity’s evolving understanding of the divine. The persistence of these symbols reveals how deeply rooted these archetypes are in our collective consciousness, engaging viewers on a profound, subconscious level. The Madonna, like these ancient goddesses, resonates as a vessel of hope, compassion, and otherworldly power. The cyclical progression of these symbols reveals their enduring capacity to resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings across different historical contexts.