14-01-2025, 08:38 PM
In general, that extremely long, feather-like looking thing that certain figures are holding is identified as a palm leaf.
Let's not forget where it is that these little folks are popping up. They are all found in a much larger circular structure, that looks like a wreath. This, of course, raises the question of whose wreath it might be. And if the moon-like face in the center is any clue, with a passing knowledge medieval religious history, this is the Wreath of the Virgin.
So, this little guy, like a cherub or a putto, is there, spritzing holy water, keeping the wreath nice and fresh, so everything's fine.
It works for me.
The Wreath of the Virgin is part of an ongoing tradition - (last time I checked.)
Let's not forget where it is that these little folks are popping up. They are all found in a much larger circular structure, that looks like a wreath. This, of course, raises the question of whose wreath it might be. And if the moon-like face in the center is any clue, with a passing knowledge medieval religious history, this is the Wreath of the Virgin.
So, this little guy, like a cherub or a putto, is there, spritzing holy water, keeping the wreath nice and fresh, so everything's fine.
It works for me.
The Wreath of the Virgin is part of an ongoing tradition - (last time I checked.)