Off Topic: knots in Mary's Garments

Jeffrey B. Gibson jgibson000 at mailhost.chi.ameritech.net
Tue Jan 25 21:29:44 EST 2000


Wholly off topic question, but I wonder if anyone on the List can help
me with something that I received from a friend re: knots on the
garments of Mary in paintings of her. Is this the rosary?.

> I have a question from one of our docents.She is trying to research knots on
> the garments of the Virgin Mary, (in particular) and other saints.
> She keeps insisting that the knot holding together the garments esp.
> the gown of  Mary is of a cetain type and feels it could be symbolic
> of something.  As far as traditional art historical iconography and
> symbolism, there is no mention of a particular kind of knot.  Any
> reference off hand in your mind about knots?
>
Off List replies please!

Thanks,

Jeffrey

Thanks,

Jeffrey

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Jeffrey B. Gibson
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