Mary and the Flowers

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

In this vibrant artwork, Mary is depicted holding baby Jesus, surrounded by three figures, all rendered in a striking stained-glass style, with bold outlines and colors, against a deep red background. The figures appear stylized, and the atmosphere is serene.

In this vibrant artwork, Mary is depicted holding baby Jesus, surrounded by three figures, all rendered in a striking stained-glass style, with bold outlines and colors, against a deep red background. The figures appear stylized, and the atmosphere is serene.

Name/Title

Mary and the Flowers

Entry/Object ID

2016.19.1

Type of Print

Stencil Print

Artwork Details

Medium

stencil print on Momigami wrinkled paper

Category

Vault, New Testament, Japanese, Biblical People, Design/Pattern/Shape
Biblical, Ethnic, People

Made/Created

Artist

Sadao Watanabe

Date made

1970

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

26 in

Width

23 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

35-1/8 in

Width

30-3/8 in

Exhibitions

Most Highly Favored: The Life of the Virgin Mary - January 6 - February 25, 2017 Center Art Gallery
Loan - Watanabe @ Woodlawn CRC Ministry Center, Grand Rapids, MI: May 31 - September 15, 2017
Watanabe - Center Art Gallery: December 4, 2024 - February 1, 2025