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The Virgin of the Lilies (French: La Vierge au lys), also known as The Madonna of the Lilies, is an 1899 oil painting by the French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, now owned by a private owner.[1] Its dimensions are 27 × 18.5 cm.[2]
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| Artist | William-Adolphe Bouguereau |
| Year | 1899 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 27 cm × 18.5 cm (11 in × 7.3 in) |
The Virgin Mary is depicted in a seated position, perhaps on the Throne of Wisdom. She is carrying the Christ Child whose arms are stretched out, as if giving a blessing. Lilies are used to symbolise Mary's purity and innocence, and thus are regularly depicted with her, especially during paintings of the Annunciation.[3]
The poses of Mary and Jesus match the painting Queen of the Angels, another painting by Bouguereau of a similar theme.
The position of the halos also mirror the painting Pieta, the only difference being the age and facial expressions of Mary and Jesus.[4]
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