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https://physiology.oberlincollegelibrary.org/files/original/2419027b79a8218ed62b5228749f17f1.jpg 1e5969230885407af714cbb1837cc4d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Madonna of the Pomegranate Description An account of the resource The picture's title is explained by the pomegranate in Mary's hand: this should be understood as symbolizing Christ's Passion, the wealth of seeds conveying the fullness of Christ's suffering. A comparison of this painting with Botticelli's earlier tondo Madonna del Magnificat reveals that the artist has now arranged the angels symmetrically, thereby avoiding the compositional difficulties of the older depiction. The Christ Child, whose hand is raised in blessing, is lying securely in the arms of Mary, but the sad, melancholy expression on the faces of mother and child are intended to remind the observer of the torments the Son of God will suffer in the future. The angels are worshipping Mary with lilies and garlands of roses. The Rosary is a prayer that was created in its present form in the 15th century, and rapidly became widespread. The beginning of this prayer is embroidered on the left angel s stola: AVE GRAZIA PLENA (Hail Mary, full of grace). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Botticelli, Sandro Italian, 1445-1510 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.wga.hu/html_m/b/botticel/22/40pomegr.html">Web Gallery of Art</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1487 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Alexis Reed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Tempera on panel diameter 143,5 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Painting