Visitation Art Print, Catholic Mothers Day Gift, Mary and Elizabeth, Marian Wall Art, Sacred Classical Art, Catholic Home Decor

Elizabeth fell to her knees the moment she saw her. This unique Catholic art print depicts The Visitation, an original oil painting by June Jameson. Inspiration behind the work/The symbolism woven into every detail: *The Bible references Elizabeth's house as the setting, so I wanted to stay true to this. There is a legend that on the quite treacherous journey to her cousin's home, that an 'Our Lady's Slipper' flower plant sprang up after each of Mary's steps. This is an orchid type flower - so in the center aisle down the stone steps here the viewer sees a trail of orchids, where Mary walked!

*The other plants in the setting include a pear tree (spiritual purity and abundance - often depicted in art with Mary), roses (glory), violets (humility again) and thistledown (another plant associated with the Visitation)

*The faces: Elizabeth learns here that her cousin is carrying the Son of God, the messiah her people have been waiting for. I looked at many other works by the old masters of the Visitation. I chose to depict Elizabeth having fallen to her knees in awe, her arms outstretched ready to embrace Mary and the unborn Jesus. When meditating on how to portray Elizabeth I kept coming back to 'tears of joy' and so a small tear stream will be running down her cheek (this is perhaps because the very few times I've felt that I have met a very holy priest or sister, my own personal reaction was to just start crying!). Elizabeth's expression is not overly jovial, but rather reflects a sense of profound joy and amazement. Mary's face is benevolent and connects with Elizabeth's eyes as if to affirm what Elizabeth already knows is true.

PRINT DETAILS
• Museum-quality giclée print
• Archival, heavyweight fine art paper
• Rich color depth with long-lasting pigments
• Unframed (frame shown for display inspiration only)

ABOUT THE ARTIST
June Jameson is a contemporary sacred and portrait painter working in the tradition of classical realism. Rooted in the techniques of the Old Masters, her work seeks to convey presence through light, form, and reverent emotional depth.

She is an award-winning artist whose work has been recognized in an international competition by the Catholic Art Institute. Her works have been published by Ave Maria Press, are licensed by the Diocesan Library of Art, and she is represented by Sacred Art Gallery.

Her paintings are held in private collections, churches, and institutions, created as heirloom works intended to sanctify space and endure across generations.

Original works and select commissions are available.

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