Marriage of the Virgin - Poussin Portrait carrying Cimabue's celebrated image of

carrying Cimabue's celebrated image of the Virgin Mary

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shows Veronica holding up the veil she used to wipe the Holy Face of Christ

Artwork by Sandro Botticelli

Behind the old woman

Marriage of the Virgin - Poussin Portrait carrying Cimabue's celebrated image ofThis artwork by Poussin shows the wedding of the Virgin Mary to St. Joseph. Mary and Joseph kneel across from each other in front of a priest, clasping their right hands together. Joseph holds a stalk of lilies in his left hand, symbolizing his love of chastity. The Holy Ghost, in the form of a dove, hovers in the air above the couple. The wedding guests joyfully look on. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional