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  • Iconographies refuted by the commentators but popular with the people (Seven Falls of Christ; Mary pierced by Seven Swords; Mary’s three Vows)



    Molanus argues that as long as paintings that promote stories or subjects that do not derive from the Scriptures and that neither have been approved by the commentators do not lead to impiety they are allowed.

    Conflict
    Acceptable errors Not corresponding to Scriptures Not corresponding with Church teaching/dogma
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Mary pierced by seven swords ; Mary's three vows ; Seven falls of Christ