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Monogram of the Virgin Mary

27/1/2022

 
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An 18th century stained glass window depicting the monogram of the Virgin Mary, church of Santa Maria dell' Orto, Rome
Monogram of the Virgin Mary, Santa Maria dell' Orto
An 18th century stained glass window depicting the monogram of the Virgin Mary, in the church of Santa Maria dell' Orto.

​The monogram is made up of various fruits and was financed by the guild of fruit-sellers (Università dei Fruttaroli). 

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