Woman of the Apocalypse Circle of stars
diego velázquez s immaculate conception 1618.
the new testament s book of revelation (12:1, 2 & 5) describes woman of apocalypse: , there appeared great wonder in heaven; woman clothed sun, , moon under feet, , upon head crown of twelve stars. , being child cried, travailing in birth .... , brought forth man child, rule nations rod of iron:and child caught unto god, , throne in catholic tradition has been identified blessed virgin mary, in connection immaculate conception. mary pictured crown or circle of stars.
the doctrine of immaculate conception controversial in medieval church, , liturgical office feast established in 1615. in 1649, francisco pacheco (father-in-law of velázquez) published art of painting firmly establishing detailed correct iconography paintings of virgin of immaculate conception, included circle of stars (he advised inquisition in seville on artistic matters). followed murillo , school in many paintings, , influenced non-spanish depictions.
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