A beloved icon of Venice, the Black Madonna adorns the main altar
Title of Art: Black Madonna and Child
Art Form: Painting
Exhibit Institution: Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Basilica of Saint Mary of Health)
Exhibit Location: Venice, Italy
VM Image #: 0067
Photographer: Shala Graham
Subjects: Mary, mother of Jesus
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A beloved icon of Venice, the Black Madonna adorns the high altar of a 17th century church, Santa Maria della Salute. Previously housed in Crete, known as the Madonna Mesopanditissa, or peacemaker, the icon was thought to maintain peace between Latin and Greek churches. Brought to Venice in 1670 in hopes of protection from the plague.
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