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The Meeting of Joachim and Anna — History & Facts

Joachim and Anna had long been childless, until one day Anna’s prayers were answered and she miraculously became pregnant with the Virgin Mary. Overjoyed by this news, the couple embraces each other tenderly. This intimate, almost timeless statue was once part of a large altar dedicated to the life of the Virgin.

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Father embraces his son in an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn

The Return of the Prodigal Son

Rembrandt van Rijn

The Garden of Earthly Delights, oil painting by El Bosco, depicting paradise, nude figures, and hell.

The Garden of Earthly Delights

El Bosco

Count Orgaz' funeral by El Greco, oil on canvas showing a solemn ceremony with heavenly vision.

Count Orgaz’ funeral

El Greco

Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn depicting Christ preaching to a crowd.

The Hundred Guilder Print: the central piece with Christ preaching, the plate arched

Rembrandt van Rijn

The Descent from the Cross, wood by Rogier van der Weyden, showing Christ's body being taken down.

The Descent from the Cross

Rogier van der Weyden

Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn depicting a father and son in an emotional embrace.

The return of the prodigal son

Rembrandt van Rijn