Incredible how the integrity of such painted colour can sustain itself over such durations. Beautiful piece.

Excellent series. I never miss an episode.

I love this stuff!

Jesus' little fingers reminded me of Augustus of Primaporta - a simple gesture, but meaningful. The positioning of Mary's fingers seem a lot more natural in this one. I love the all-female, uniquely clad angel team too. Still very different to mine, but lovely.

Please correct the information on the pigment used for the robe of the Madonna. It was not lapis lazuli but azurite, which led to the discoloration-- dark appearance.