The Virgin of the Lilies (French: La Vierge au lys), also known as The Madonna of the Lilies, is an 1899 oil painting by the French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, now owned by a private owner.[1] Its dimensions are 27 × 18.5 cm.[2]
Description
The Virgin Mary is depicted in a seated position, perhaps on the Throne of Wisdom. She is carrying the Christ Child whose arms are stretched out, as if giving a blessing. Lilies are used to symbolise Mary's purity and innocence, and thus are regularly depicted with her, especially during paintings of the Annunciation.[3]
Similarities with other paintings
The poses of Mary and Jesus match the painting Queen of the Angels, another painting by Bouguereau of a similar theme.
The position of the halos also mirror the painting Pieta, the only difference being the age and facial expressions of Mary and Jesus.[4]
References
- ^ "La Vierge au Lys [The Virgin of the Lilies], 1899". All Art Classic. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "The Madonna of the Lilies". Art History Project. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "Lilies | Glossary | National Gallery, London".
- ^ "Pieta by William Adolphe Bouguereau - 9 images".
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