Our Lady at the Annunciation
A rather unusual depiction of the Annunciation from a 5th-century mosaic in St Mary Major in Rome. Following iconographic convention, the Blessed Virgin Mary is shown spinning wool when the angel appears to her. She is enthroned in queenly garments, the Spirit descends like a dove, and another angel flies overhead.
My sermon for today's feast of the Presentation of Our Lady can be read here.
Our Lady at the Annunciation
A rather unusual depiction of the Annunciation from a 5th-century mosaic in St Mary Major in Rome. Following iconographic convention, the Blessed Virgin Mary is shown spinning wool when the angel appears to her. She is enthroned in queenly garments, the Spirit descends like a dove, and another angel flies overhead.
My sermon for today's feast of the Presentation of Our Lady can be read here.