Madonna And Child - Sandro Botticelli 1445-1510

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child with 2 Angels 1470

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna of the Loggia 1467

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) The Virgin and Child with a Pomegranate c 1480

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child with young Saint John the Baptist c 1500

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child with Angel

s1 Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin of the Pomegranate

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin Teaching the Infant Jesus to Read c 1480

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist, detail of the Madonna and Child

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child in a Niche Decorated with Roses

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child Crowned by Angels, detail of the Madonna

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child with a young John the Baptist

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna del mare (1477)

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and Child with a young John the Baptist

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna of the Eucharist 1470

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Mary and Child with the young John the Baptist & 2 Angels (1468)

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) The Madonna and Child with the young St. John the Baptist in a Landscape

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin & Child with 5 Angels

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin & Child

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin & Child c 1475

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin & Child with a young John the Baptist

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin & Child

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child with young John the Baptist c 1490

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna of the Magnificat c 1485

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child 1470

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Madonna and child with 2 Angels

Sandro Botticelli (Italian artist, 1445-1510) Virgin and Child with Angel

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Read More........→February 11, 2013

Artist Uses Cremation Ashes to Create Unique Memorial Paintings With Personal Meanings

Artist Gary Harper uses cremation ashes to make personalized paintings for grieving families – SWNS

An artist is using cremation ashes in his paintings to create unique memorial landscapes that grieving families can personalize as a way to remember loved ones.

Gary Harper began painting professionally just two years ago and was inspired by the loss of his cousin to respectfully experiment with blending a small amount of ashes into his artwork.

He holds consultations with families to learn about the deceased and any their favorite memories, focusing on landscapes with a personal connection.

The 33-year-old from Liverpool began painting while at college and developed a love for still life and landscapes.

It wasn’t until he became an occupation therapy assistant in a psychiatric hospital that he saw first-hand the profound effect art could have on people.

“I held an art therapy session with a patient and we made so many paintings together,” said the 33-year-old. “I was guiding her through the process and I realized how much I enjoyed it.

“A month later, I picked up the brush and started painting for myself. The piece was abstract sunflowers and the feedback I got was overwhelming.”

Artist Gary Harper uses cremation ashes to make personalized paintings of landscapes or still life – SWNS

While painting in his free time in December 2024, his cousin Donna passed away from cancer.

“It was so close to Christmas and it was really emotional.

A year later, he was painting some seascapes when the thought crossed his mind that he could add some ashes.”

In November 2025, Gary painted his first Ashes to Art commission, aiming to provide a personalized memorial in acrylic paint for the bereaved.

“It was lovely the family trusted me,” he told SWNS news agency. “It’s a respectful process.”

“I do a consultation with the loved one, learning everything about the person and what they enjoyed.

Artist Gary Harper uses cremation ashes to make personalized painting SWNS SQUARE

“Visually the family can see where the ashes have gone, rather than scattering them.”

Gary’s canvases start at 12×12 inches (30x30cm) for $135 (£100), but he works with the family so they can afford the perfect picture.

“The reaction I get is joy, initially. Then it gets emotional.

“It’s a humbling experience to know you’ve helped someone through the grieving stage.”

“Some people scatter ashes and then there’s nothing left.

“With a painting, when it’s done, the family can feel the painting texture with the ashes, so they can still ‘feel’ the person in the painting, especially if it’s a place they used to love.”Learn more at the Gary Harper Art website. Artist Uses Cremation Ashes to Create Unique Memorial Paintings With Personal Meanings

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