Medieval brooch Madonna, silvered bronze

Product description

At the center of the medieval brooch, framed by a decorative border, you'll find the Child Jesus with a halo beside the Virgin Mary, who wears a cross and crown and holds a lily blossom in the crook of her arm. In Christian iconography, the lily belongs to the Annunciation scene: the Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is the mother of the Savior and Son of God, Jesus Christ. In pictorial representations, he usually holds a lily as a sign of Mary's purity and virginity. The medieval brooch measures 3.5 x 3.5 cm. A sturdy pin on the back works well with heavy woolen fabrics too. Made from high-quality bronze, the brooch is also available in genuine silver-plated.

In Christian iconography, the image of the Virgin Mary or the Madonna depicts Mary either alone or together with the Child Jesus. The term Madonna applies especially to single representations of the Mother of God with her Child. It has been the most frequently depicted theme in Christian art since the 3rd century, giving pictorial expression to the veneration of Mary in countless paintings and works of art.