Scenes from the Life of the Virgin
Frescoes by GIOTTO

The story of Mary's parents concludes with their intense encounter at the Golden Gate. The sensitive portrayal of their meeting already contains the germ for the start of the next narrative, which commences with the Birth of the Virgin Mary and which leads to the youth of Christ by way of the Bridal Procession of the Virgin.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 6 minutes):
Guillaume Dufay: Ave, maris stella, hymn for the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Preview Picture Data File Info Comment
No. 7 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 1. The Birth of the Virgin
1304-06
Fresco, 200 x 185 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*931
True Color
183 Kb



No. 8 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 2. Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
1304-06
Fresco, 200 x 185 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*943
True Color
161 Kb



No. 9 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 3. The Bringing of the Rods to the Temple
1304-06
Fresco, 200 x 185 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*918
True Color
174 Kb



No. 10 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 4.The Suitors Praying
1304-06
Fresco, 200 x 185 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*900
True Color
163 Kb



No. 11 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 5. Marriage of the Virgin
1304-06
Fresco, 200 x 185 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*909
True Color
159 Kb



No. 12 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 6. Wedding Procession
1304-06
Fresco, 200 x 185 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*889
True Color
149 Kb



No. 12 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 6. Wedding Procession (detail)
1304-06
Fresco
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

648*600
True Color
107 Kb



No. 12 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 6. Wedding Procession (detail)
1304-06
Fresco
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

610*852
True Color
128 Kb



No. 13 God Sends Gabriel to the Virgin
1306
Fresco, 230 x 690 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1260*700
True Color
184 Kb



No. 13 God Sends Gabriel to the Virgin (detail)
1306
Fresco
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1000*970
True Color
191 Kb



No. 13 God Sends Gabriel to the Virgin (detail)
1306
Fresco
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

950*920
True Color
182 Kb



No. 14 Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel Sent by God
1306
Fresco, 150 x 195 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1001*927
True Color
167 Kb



No. 15 Annunciation: The Virgin Receiving the Message
1306
Fresco, 150 x 195 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

1001*922
True Color
157 Kb



No. 16 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin: 7. Visitation
1306
Fresco, 150 x 140 cm
Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

848*1000
True Color
162 Kb




Summary of paintings by Giotto
Frescoes in the San Francesco, Assisi
Legend of St. Francis | New Testament scenes | Lower Church
Frescoes in the Arena Chapel, Padua
Life of Joachim | Life of Virgin | Life of Christ | Last Judgment | Angels | Decoration
Frescoes in the S. Croce, Florence
Frescoes in the Peruzzi Chapel | Frescoes in the Bardi Chapel
Panel paintings
Crucifix | Maestŕ and others | Polyptych panels | Srefaneschi Altarpiece | Baroncelli Polyptych
Miscellaneous works
The Navicella mosaic | The Campanile of the Florence Cathedral