On the Virgin and Child
Anthologia Palatina I.122 = Michael Chartophylax (10th century)
This woman gave birth, yet remains a maiden: And do not be astounded at this: for the Child Is God, who wished to take on humble flesh. αὕτη τεκοῦσα παρθένος πάλιν μένει: καὶ μὴ θροηθῇς: ἔστι γὰρ τὸ παιδίον θεός, θελήσας προσλαβέσθαι σαρκίον.
Virgin and Child, Domenico Corvi (1721-1803)
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