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Madonna of the Dry Tree (Petrus Christus, 1462-5) Card
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Madonna of the Dry Tree (Petrus Christus, 1462-5) Card
Madonna of the Dry Tree or Our Lady of the Barren Tree are names given to a small 14.7 centimetres (5.8 in) x 12.4 centimetres (4.9 in) oil-on-oak panel painting dated c. 1462–1465 by the Early Netherlandish painter Petrus Christus. Unusually dark and dramatic for the mid-15 century, it shows the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, who holds an orb crowned with a cross, standing on a disembodied dead tree trunk, surrounded by withered branches that encircle them to form a crown of thorns. It was unattributed and largely unknown until 1919,
stark and haunting imagery is thought to be derived from the Book of Ezekiel, with the Dry Tree (or solitary tree) representing a withered and dead version of the Garden of Eden's Tree of Knowledge, brought back to life by presence of the Virgin and Christ. The 15 golden "A"s hanging from its branches may represent the first letter of the Angelic Salutation, the Ave Maria.
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By Anonymous27 July 2024 • Verified Purchase
Flat Greeting Card, Size: 13.3 cm x 13.3 cm, Paper: Signature Matte, Corner: Squared, Envelopes: White, Print Quality: Standard
I was so disappointed with this product which I had assumed was a proper opening card! One single piece of card is not what I wanted ' especially for over ££5 with shipping. Printing was fine. But I wanted a card which would open and stand!
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By Jan P.4 April 2020 • Verified Purchase
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Most condolence cards inscriptions seem too impersonal to me; it's hard to find one right for expressing sympathy with someone who has experienced a death, serious illness or other loss. I liked the ray of light on this card, suggesting a path forward. I was a little surprised when the card arrived to realize it is actually not a card that opens, but just a card, with space on back to write -- so this is most appropriate for short note rather than letter. Quite a lovely photo, and I like the flower detail on reverse side of card.
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By L.5 April 2020 • Verified Purchase
Flat Greeting Card, Size: 8.9 cm x 12.7 cm, Paper: Signature Matte, Corner: Squared, Envelopes: White, Print Quality: Standard
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I love the layout of this design. I know this is the traditional size but many of my recipients are elderly so with this cursive font, which is very small , it is hard to read. The cursive.Pins lovely but order larger size. I did re-order a larger size and hope it’s easier to read. Thanks Zazzle. The printing is good quality.
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Created on 14/10/2022, 5:06
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