Madonna II Notecards by BenCab

A National Artist of the Philippines, BenCab is a cultural icon in his country. A pioneer in the 70s for addressing social and political issues, as well as his portrayal of Filipino identity, he is acclaimed for his draftsmanship in expressing universal human sympathies and everyday narrative drama.

A recurring theme in BenCab’s artworks is that of Madonna and Child, a universal expression of maternal nurturing and devotion. A mother’s natural instinct to love and protect her offspring has been a popular subject throughout the history of art.