Legends of the Madonna, as represented in the fine artsForming the third series of Sacred and legendary art . och, and St. Germanus, assertas an indubitable tradition of the Greek Church, that Maryhad the privilege—never granted to one of her sex beforeor since — of entering the Holy of Holies, and praying beforethe ark of the covenant. Hence, in some of the scenes fromher early life, the ark is placed in the background. Wemust also bear in mind that the ark was one of the receivedtypes of her who bore the Logos within her bosom. In her fourteenth year, Mary was informed by the highpriest that
Legends of the Madonna, as represented in the fine artsForming the third series of Sacred and legendary art . och, and St. Germanus, assertas an indubitable tradition of the Greek Church, that Maryhad the privilege—never granted to one of her sex beforeor since — of entering the Holy of Holies, and praying beforethe ark of the covenant. Hence, in some of the scenes fromher early life, the ark is placed in the background. Wemust also bear in mind that the ark was one of the receivedtypes of her who bore the Logos within her bosom. In her fourteenth year, Mary was informed by the highpriest that it was proper that she should be married; but shemodestly replied that her parents had dedicated her to theservice of the Lord, and that, therefore, she could not the high priest, who had received a revelation from an THE VIRGIN IN THE TEMPLE. angel concerning the destiny of Mary, informed her thereof,and she with all humility submitted herself to the divinewill. This scene between Mary and the high priest hasbeen painted by Luini, and it is the only example with whichI am acquainted. 169. 86 The Virgin in the Temple. (Luiiii,) Pictures of the Virgin in her girlhood, reading intently theBook of Wisdom, while angels watch over her, are often ofgreat beauty. z 170 LEGENDS OF THE MADONNA.
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