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Title
Madonna Lilies
Artist
Sarah Loft
Medium
Photograph - Digitally Painted Photograph
Description
These lilies were growing in the Bonnefont Cloister Herb Garden at the Cloisters Museum.
Per Wikipedia: Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily, is a plant in the true lily family. It is native to the Balkans and Middle East, and naturalized in other parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Ukraine, and in North Africa, the Canary Islands, Mexico, and other regions. It has been cultivated since antiquity, for at least 3,000 years, and has great symbolic value since then for many cultures. It is susceptible to virus diseases of lilies, and especially to Botrytis fungus. One technique to avoid problems with viruses is to grow plants from seed instead of bulblets.
Madonna lilies are depicted in the fresco titled "Prince of the Lilies" in the ruins of the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos.
The Bible describes King Solomon's Temple as adorned with designs of Madonna lilies on the columns, and on the brazen Sea (Laver).
The lily symbolizes purity for Roman Catholics. Medieval depictions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially at the Annunciation, often show her holding these flowers or show them nearby. Additionally, St. Joseph is frequently depicted with them.
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September 19th, 2018
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Ocala, FL - United States
I don't believe I've ever seen these before! Wonderful forms and your treatment is perfect. l/f
Scarborough, Qu - Australia
The different shades of green enhance the beauty of these beautiful buds Sarah. A lovely capture.
East Berlin, PA - United States
Sarah, great capture, I love the shades of green. I never saw Madonna lilies. f/l
Dyersburg, TN - United States
Wow, this detailed image of Madonna lily seed pods is fascinating Sarah. F/L.
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