Lace: Lost Symbolism
In ancient traditions, Queen Anne, for which the flower, Queen Anne’s lace is named, is known for being the mother of the Virgin Mary, the grandmother of Jesus. Leonardo da Vinci represented the trio in one of his most famous paintings. In the art piece, Mary, mother of Jesus, lays across Anne’s lap, the…
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