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  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    Virgin Mary should not be depicted in pain while labouring



    Molanus argues that a recurrent depiction of the Virgin Mary during labour is incorrect and deviates from the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the Church.

    Conflict
    Not corresponding to Scriptures
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Birth of Christ ; Midwives ; Virgin Mary