Madonna Annunciate – Sassoferrato Portrait The soldiers guarding the tomb

The soldiers guarding the tomb sleep in a deep stupor as the glorious Christ resurrects

Venerable Dominic of Jesus found this painting in a pile of trash in 1610

because I have found my sheep that was lost

Saint John's backward gaze draws the viewer's eye to the rear of the painting

Madonna Annunciate – Sassoferrato Portrait The soldiers guarding the tombThis portrait by Sassoferrato shows the Virgin Mary with her hands folded in prayer, at the moment in which she receives the Word Incarnate into her womb after hearing the Angel Gabriel's tidings. Her face is beautifully serene and light radiates from her head. Read our blog post about Sassoferrato and his artwork. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional projects and for Catholic parishes, schools, apostolates,