The Vase in Paintings of the Annunciation, a Polyvalent Symbol of the Virgin Mary
This article tries to highlight the deep doctrinal meanings underlying the vase that is often included in artistic depictions of the Annunciation. This apparently banal everyday object has been deliberately placed there in a prominent position to symbolize the Virgin Mary in her condition as the vir...
Main Author: | José María Salvador-González |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/12/1188 |
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