Immaculate Virgin
The idea that the Virgin was ‘immaculate’ (free from sin) was generally accepted by the Catholic Church only at the end of the 15th century. This depiction of Mary surrounded by symbols of her purity, such as the lily, dates from about that time. The enclosed garden and the mirror allude to her virginity. The panel’s clear symbols and texts inspired worshippers while praying.
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Immaculate Virgin
The idea that the Virgin was ‘immaculate’ (free from sin) was generally accepted by the Catholic Church only at the end of the 15th century. This depiction of Mary surrounded by symbols of her purity, such as the lily, dates from about that time. The enclosed garden and the mirror allude to her virginity. The panel’s clear symbols and texts inspired worshippers while praying.
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Aankoop uit het Frits en Phine Verhaaff Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds
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Purchased with the support of the Frits en Phine Verhaaff Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds
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description
Het idee dat Maria ‘onbevlekt’ ...... en houvast tijdens het bidden.
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The idea that the Virgin was ‘ ...... red worshippers while praying.
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identifier
BK-2008-69
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
subject
title
Immaculate Virgin
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Maria Immaculata
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created
c. 1480 - c. 1500
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ca. 1480 - ca. 1500
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extent
height 11.3 cm
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hoogte 11,3 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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temporal
eerste kwart 16e eeuw
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first quarter 16th century
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fourth quarter 15th century
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vierde kwart 15e eeuw
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