Behold the Handmaid of the Lord
by Greg Collins
Title
Behold the Handmaid of the Lord
Artist
Greg Collins
Medium
Painting - Digital Painting
Description
The painting "Behold the Handmaid of the Lord" depicts the moment after the angel Gabriel greets the Virgin Mary with the words "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women" and announces to her that she has been chosen to be the mother of the Son of God. The painting captures the moment of revelation and Mary's reaction to it.
The minimalist style of the painting emphasizes Mary's reaction and the emotions she expresses. Mary is shown dressed in white, looking beautiful as she gazes with wonder at the viewer. Her expression on her face is one of awe and contemplation as she ponders in her heart the blessed announcement and her role in the events of the world. The use of earth tones in the painting creates a natural and warm atmosphere that adds to the contemplative mood of the painting.
The painting captures the reverence and awe of the moment of the annunciation and Mary's acceptance of her role in the salvation story. It is a beautiful and powerful piece of religious art that would be fitting in any church or art museum.
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January 12th, 2023
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