The Virgin Mary is one of the most important figures in the Christian tradition. This exhibition presents illuminated manuscripts depicting myriad stories and images from the Middle Ages that celebrated Mary as a personal intercessor, a compassionate mother, and a heavenly queen. The legacy of representing Mary is also shown through the venerated image of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the Americas, revealing how Mary provides different meanings for viewers across time.
This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.
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Publication
Christine Sciacca
Illuminating Women in the Medieval World
These illuminated manuscripts reveal to us the many facets of medieval womanhood and slices of medieval life.