Iconography of the Virgin Mary

The iconography of the Virgin Mary refers to the visual symbols and images used to represent her in religious art. These symbols often include her holding the infant Jesus, standing on a crescent moon, or wearing specific colors like blue and white, symbolizing purity and heaven. Mary’s facial expressions and gestures convey her humility, compassion, and role as Theotokos (Mother of God). Such imagery helps believers recognize her virtues and significance within Christian tradition, serving as a visual theology that communicates her spiritual qualities and her central place in salvation history.