The mistake of depicting the Holy Trinity in the Virgin Mary’s womb
Year mention: 1649
Subject:
holy trinity
Conflict:
Inadequate manner
Indecency/Impropriety
Criticism:

Holy Trinity is depicted in the womb of Mary

Agent:
Pacheco, Francisco
REFERENCE IMAGE: HArteR03T09_0000
Frostispiece of Pacheco, El Arte de la pintura (1649), Seville, Simon Faxardo, impressor de libros, a la Cerrajeria

Pacheco desaproved the painting of the Holy Trinity in the Virgin Mary’s womb since such composition seems as “if all the three divine Persons had clothed themselves in our flesh.”

“[….]Painting the Holy Trinity on Our Lady’s womb is also disapproved, as if all the three divine Persons had clothed themselves in our flesh.”

“También se reprueba el pintar la Santísima Trinidad en el vientre de Nuestra Señora, como si todas las tres divinas Personas se hubieran vestido de nuestra carne.”

Quoted Authorities

Molanus, book 2,ch. 4,36-37

Keywords
Christian religion, flesh, God, Holy Ghost, supernatural, Trinity, Virgin Mary, womb

Date mention
1649

Historical Location
Seville

Iconclass Number
11B33(+2)

Permanent Link
https://www.sacrima.eu/case/the-mistake-of-depicting-the-holy-trinity-in-the-virgin-marys-womb/