Victoria and Albert Museum
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Christian Symbolism: The Virgin Mary
As the mother of Jesus, the Virgin Mary is considered particularly holy in the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. Loyal, gentle, pure, she is revered as both a virgin and a mother.
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Statue of the Virgin Mary and Child
Virgin and Child
Statue
Jacobus Lutz
About 1680 - 1689
Silver and silver-gilt; engraved, soldered and raised
Museum no. M.36-1952 -
Part of a standing pyx showing the Virgin Mary grieving over the body of Jesus Christ
Pyx
Unknown maker
About 1520
Copper-gilt with cast and applied figures
Museum no. M.459-1956 -
Stained glass window showing the Virgin Mary and her symbol, the lily
The Annunciation
Panel
Unknown maker
About 1540
Museum no. 68-1899
