The Church traditionally devotes September to contemplation of Our Lady of Sorrows, or the Seven Dolors (or Sorrows) of Our Lady. Over the centuries, the Seven Dolors of Our Lady have frequently been depicted in art. The first of the Seven Dolors is the Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35).
Simeon's prophecy, in which he foretells that a sword will pierce Mary's heart, takes place during the Presentation in the Temple, which is one of the Joyful mysteries. Artists depicting the scene have tended to favor its joyousness over its sorrow. Here is Raphael's painting of the Presentation, which emphasizes the occasion's joy:
Here is Hans Holbein's, which is similarly joyous:
Here is Fra Angelico's, which though solemn is not sorrowful:
Simeon's prophecy, in which he foretells that a sword will pierce Mary's heart, takes place during the Presentation in the Temple, which is one of the Joyful mysteries. Artists depicting the scene have tended to favor its joyousness over its sorrow. Here is Raphael's painting of the Presentation, which emphasizes the occasion's joy:
Here is Hans Holbein's, which is similarly joyous:
Here is Fra Angelico's, which though solemn is not sorrowful:
I suppose scenes including a baby do not lend themselves to sorrowful depiction.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
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