medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
It's impossible to tell that the right hand is that of the BVM - would be
most unusual. Considering that the Christ child has hands as large as
Mary's, it's safe to assume the blessing hand is his.
MG
>From: Diana Wright <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: [M-R] Query: Abbot and Evangelists?
>Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:47:00 -0700
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>medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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>I need some help as seeing this as the BVM. Ears poking out? The chin?
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>The right hand looks like it is held to represent the Trinity, thumb
>holding
>down 1st finger so only 3 stick up. I don't see a small round object.
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>DW
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