Holy Mother of God of Constantinople

'Holy Mother of God of Constantinople' . 16" x 10.25" . oil and 22K gold leaf on linen panel
© 2018 kay eneim
sold through The Sacred Art Gallery

One of the oldest images we have of Our Blessed Mother, this image of the 7th century painting from Constantinople is believed to be akin to a portrait of Our Lady as painted by St. Luke.

I felt compelled to paint it.

The Immaculate Conception

"The Immaculate Conception" . 18" x 14" . oil on linen
© 2014 kay eneim
not for sale

The Blessed Virgin Mary... The Immaculate Conception... stands tall in her power to crush evil which, by God's command, must remain under her feet.

I posted a 'work in progress' of this painting earlier here...
... and am still looking for the name of the painter who originally painted this composition... a composition I have altered a tad.

Work in Progress - The Blessed Virgin Mary

a work in progress

Work in Progress . 'Blessed Virgin Mary' . 18" x 14" . oil on linen panel
© 2012 kay eneim

This image was first pointed out to me by my sister several years ago. At the time, I didn't think to make note of the original painter or the name of the painting, and I haven't been able to find the printed image she gave me. I do have it on my computer... thank goodness.

I would like to know the history of it... if anyone can help me with that I would greatly appreciate it!

Of Barocci's 'Immaculate Conception'

"Of Barocci's 'Immaculate Conception'". 24" x 20". oil on linen panel

© 2012 kay eneim

... recently completed... a larger piece and adaptation of 'Immaculate Conception', circa 1575, by the Italian Renaissance painter, Federico Barocci, (1526 - 1612).

Barocci was a very influential artist of his time and a leading painter of altarpieces in the 1500's.

Ave Cor Mariae!