Švč. Mergelės Marijos Gyvenimo Istorijos Atvaizdų Plitimas Xvii–Xviii A. Lietuvos Didžiojoje Kunigaikštystėje
Spreading of the Images of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s life Story in Grand Duchy of Lithuania the 17th and 18th Centuries
Author(s): Aušra VasiliauskienėSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Visual Arts, 17th Century, 18th Century, History of Religion
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: the Blessed Virgin Mary; images; iconography; visitation; Vilnius Diocese; Samogitian Diocese;
Summary/Abstract: The article reveals the spreading of the images depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary’s life story in GDL (Grand Duchy of Lithuania) in the 17th–18th centuries. First, the predominant iconographic types of this period are established. Second, the article discusses the most important cycles of wall and easel painting and the problem of the functioning of the images in private collections. The investigation was performed by visiting mostly parish churches. An analysis of their inventories is presented. In these documents, information about works of art that have not survived is presented. This analysis tellingly supplements current information.
Journal: LOGOS - A Journal of Religion, Philosophy, Comparative Cultural Studies and Art
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 77
- Page Range: 125-137
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Lithuanian