Iconography Archives - Illustrated Prayer

The Duality of Christ

November 22, 2017April 13, 2018 Karina Tabone 2 Comments 6th Century Art, Christ, Iconography

Lately, I keep on seeing this beautiful icon of Christ! And it’s such a beautiful image with so much history

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Bringing Mary into Battle

September 13, 2017April 12, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 14th Century Art, 17th Century Art, Battle, Church History, Iconography, Mary, War

Many people accuse us Catholics of putting Mary ahead of Jesus. Which is silliness! Jesus is clearly the one who

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

August 18, 2017April 12, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 16th Century Art, Current Events, History, Iconography, Mary, Saints

This is not artwork, really. But, it is an icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and it has such a

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To Be With Child

August 8, 2017April 12, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 12th Century Art, Angels, Annunciation, Iconography, Jesus, Joyful Mysteries, Mary, Parenting with Christ, Rosary

I just had my first ultrasound for this pregnancy today. And… great news! The baby is happy and healthy! While

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The Presentation at the Temple, by Guido of Siena, c. 1275-80. Musée du Louvre, Paris, France. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Bringing Our Children to the Lord

July 11, 2017April 11, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 13th Century Art, Christ, Christianity, Holy Family, Iconography, Jesus, Joyful Mysteries, Parenting with Christ, Presentation, Rosary, Seven Sorrows of Mary

As a mother of an infant, I kind adore this picture. What can I say? Yes, it’s not the best-executed

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