That's why I was wondering if they might be pomegranates, because they symbolize ascension (and they are bright red).
But Crivelli and other painters often used apples (and pears, and other fruits) on either side of the Virgin Mary.
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PS: I need to find a better link for that date palm image. It's a public domain image but I guess the site doesn't like cross-links.
But Crivelli and other painters often used apples (and pears, and other fruits) on either side of the Virgin Mary.
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PS: I need to find a better link for that date palm image. It's a public domain image but I guess the site doesn't like cross-links.

