Mother Most Pure – by Joseph Stella – Catholic Art Madonna and child It is thought that she

It is thought that she got the idea for the painting while she and Arthur were traveling in 1907 in what is today known as Croatia

Medieval Christendom was born

The scene is natural and relaxed

It has been one of the most important Marian shrines for a millennium

and after being freed by Constantine attended the Council of Nicea in 325

Mother Most Pure – by Joseph Stella – Catholic Art Madonna and child It is thought that sheMother Most Pure (Purissima) by Joseph Stella Mother Most Pure, or in Latin, Purissima, is an ancient title of Mary. In this portrayl, Joseph Stella has made Mary the "enclosed garden" of the Song of Songs, as he has in other devotional paintings of her. She is fruitful, providing all eligible graces to the faithful. We have looked at this painting many times but are still discovering more within its beauty. Joseph Stella was an American painter, born