Giovanni di Paolo, Madonna of Humility (detail), about 1442. Tempera on panel. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund.
Giovanni di Paolo, Madonna of Humility (detail), about 1442. Tempera on panel. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund.
Tracing Grace: The Madonna Through the Ages
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
From tender mother to celestial queen, the image of Mary has carried centuries of devotion, wonder, and change. In this Looking Together, follow Mary’s presence across time—from solemn medieval panels to the radiant visions of the Renaissance—and see how artists shaped her story anew in every era. Through color, gesture, gaze, and setting, the Madonna reveals not only evolving ideals of beauty and faith, but also the deep human longing for grace and compassion. Take to the galleries to see several exemplary artworks: slow down, look closely, and discover how much a single image can reveal.
Jenya Zhilina, adjunct instructor
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
Tickets must be purchased prior to the start of the first session; individual sessions are not available.
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.