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Preferred term

Mary, Virgin: Madonna of succor  

Definition

  • The Virgin as protector of children; a type of Madonna of Mercy; she is commonly depicted carrying a club and chasing away an ugly devil which was trying to frighten a child; used especially in central Italy, Renaissance

Entry terms

  • MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO
  • MADONNA OF SUCCOR
  • MADONNA WITH THE CLUB
  • MARY, VIRGIN: MADONNA WITH THE CLUB

Notation

  • 115791

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-SK72431G-4

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