This glorious depiction of the coronation of Mary by Jesus Christ is centered in the massive apse in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The pair are dressed in gold, sitting upon a throne in the heavenlies (stars, sun, and moon against dark blue background). Jesus places crown upon Mary; in his left hand a book. Mary's hands are raised in prayer. Throngs of angels on either side with Peter, Paul, and Francis on the left, John the Baptist, John the Evangelist, and Anthony on the right.

Title of Art: Coronation of the Virgin

Subjects: Mary, mother of Jesus

Ritual Pose/Object: enthroned

Artist: Jacopo Torriti

Date of Composition: 1295

Exhibit Institution: Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, apse (Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major)

Exhibit Location: Rome, Italy

VM Image #: 0068

Photographer: Shala Graham

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