Medieval brooch Madonna, silvered bronze

Product description

In the centre of the medieval brooch, which is framed by a decorative surround, the Child Jesus with a halo can be seen alongside the Virgin Mary, who is adorned with a cross and crown and holds a lily blossom in the crook of her arm. In Christian iconography, the lily is part of the Annunciation scene, for the Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is the mother of the Saviour and Son of God, Jesus Christ. In pictorial representations, he typically holds a lily in his hand as a sign of Mary's purity and virginity. The medieval brooch measures 3.5 x 3.5 cm. A sturdy needle is fitted to the reverse, which is also well-suited to strong woollen fabrics. The medieval brooch is crafted from high-quality bronze and is also available in genuine silver-plated.

In Christian iconography, the image of the Virgin Mary or the Madonna is the representation of Mary, either alone or together with the Child Jesus. The term Madonna is employed in particular for individual representations of the Mother of God with her Child, and 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.