Peter Paul Rubens Baroque Nativity and Virgin Mary Paintings Part 1

 Peter Paul Rubens Baroque Virgin Mary Paintings Part 1

In this painting, we see the Virgin Mary. She is getting educated on the good book. Above her, a cherub is crowning her. This painting represents the sorta education that all pure maidens must aspire to obtain. If you notice, the Virgin Mary is dressed like a regular baroque lady. Thus, all who see her will associate with her. In any case, this pretty painting of Rubens deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see the Adoration of the Shepherds. Here we see baby Jesus glowing. He is the main source of light in this painting. Above them, we see angels flying about. This strong chiaroscuro is pretty neat. If you noticed, all the people are dressed like regular baroque folks. There is also a midwife in the middle of the painting. Its interesting food for thought, and a lovely detail. In any case, this lovely Nativity painting by Peter Paul Rubens deserves 5 stars rating.  

In this painting, we see the Adoration of the Magi. Rubens included a whole series of servants. Every king needs its army of vassals. The Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus are the two most prominent figures in the painting. Joseph is sorta disappearing into the background. However, 3/4 of the painting is covered by the Magi and their servants. The camels and the cow looks realistic. The guy in the center of the painting showed up in a different portrait. In any case, this lovely painting by Rubens deserves 5 stars rating.

We all know that Jesus was 100% Jew. Thus, this painting shows his circumcision. It is being performed by Joseph. The Virgin Mary is averting her eyes. She cannot bear seeing her poor baby bleed. Beside her, two maidens are looking at some Cherubs. The Priest reading the Torah is also gazing at the angels. Thus, we have a healthy blend of the heavenly and the mundane. This is a very unusual painting. Up until now, no one had ever painted the Circumcision of Christ. It gives one a lot of food for thought. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

Here is another lovely Adoration of the Magi painting. Only the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus has a discrete halo. All the figures are dressed like baroque weirdoes. In this version, there are no angels. It is more down to earth. In any case, this pretty Nativity Painting deserves 5 stars rating.  

Here is another adoration of the shepherds. They came in while the Virgin Mary was feeding Baby Jesus. The cherubs joined the scene because they guided the shepherds to the Holy Family. The interior of the barn is pretty neat. In any case, this pretty painting gets 5 stars rating.

The angel looks extremely pretty. His blonde hair seems to be swirling. He contrasts well with the human beauty of the Virgin Mary. She is always painted with black hair. Above her, we see some angels and the holy ghost. The holy ghost is Jesus' father. Together with the cherubs, they are giving life to Baby Jesus. As it is usual, the Virgin Mary was visited by the angel during her studies of the Bible. She represents the ideal pious lady. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating. 

This is a traditional Assumption painting. Basically, the Virgin Mary is rising to heaven, after death. The apostles are all shocked. They are removing the rock from her tomb to make certain that her body is gone. After Jesus left, the Virgin Mary did not take long to join him. Life without Jesus was painful to her. She did not recover from the pain she felt as she watched the crucifixion. Jesus felt bad for his mother and thus took her to heaven to make her a queen. Now, the Virgin Mary is the Queen of Heaven.  In any case, this pretty painting deserves 5 stars rating.

Above, we see the Virgin Mary in her Apocalypse form. She is wearing her crown of stars. She is stepping on the moon.  She is also killing the snake. Its cool how the devil is holding an apple with a bite mark. He represents the original sin. Beside her she has two cherubs. One is holding an olive branch. The other has a laurel crown. Anyhow, this pretty Virgin Mary painting deserves 5 stars rating. 

Here, the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus are surrounded by a bunch of saints. They are all dressed in their usual attire. The cherubs are a lovely detail. 5 stars.

 Well, we see the patrons in the borders. As for the saint, he is kissing a mantle given to him by the Virgin. Around the Virgin, we see her attendants. All but the Virgin are dressed like regular baroque weirdoes. In any case, this pretty painting by Peter Paul Rubens deserves 5 stars rating.

Here we have another Assumption of the Virgin. All of Jesus followers are checking her empty tomb. There is a healthy blend of historical figures and baroque people. 5 stars for Peter Paul Rubens. I hope that you liked this baroque painting. Well, I am done with this Virgin Mary blog. The next Rubens blog is going to be the last one.