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Mary, Mother of Jesus, is widely represented in Western art. This multiplicity of Marian images reflects the great devotion believers have to her. This devotion, evident during the 4^th century, reached its climax during the 19^th century, the period during which the Good Shepherd Sisters were founded

The Marian devotion is expressed in many ways: by religious feasts celebrating various moments of her life; in places of worship dedicated to her, such as churches, chapels, sanctuaries and oratories; and by numerous objects of devotion.

The Good Shepherd collection contains a large number of these religious articles: paintings, sculptures, statues, holy cards and medals. The Virgin Mary is depicted under many names: Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, etc. It is not always easy to differentiate one image from another.

	A. Our Lady of Fatima B. The Assumption of Mary C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart E. Our Lady of the Fields	The Assumption of Mary Under this title, Mary is always represented as floating on a cloud with three angels at her feet. Her head and eyes are turned to heaven. This artwork symbolizes Mary’s entry into the glory of God.
	A. Our Lady of Fatima B. The Assumption of Mary C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart E. Our Lady of the Fields	Our Lady of the Fields Our Lady of the Fields is always shown as carrying the Child Jesus on her right arm. In her left hand she holds some grapes and stalks of wheat. Some statues show these two products, which symbolize the harvest, in a wicker basket.
	A. Our Lady of Fatima B. The Assumption of Mary C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart E. Our Lady of the Fields	Our Lady of Lourdes Beginning in 1858, the year Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, the Virgin Mary has been represented as Our Lady of Lourdes. She is noted for her long veil, her white dress with a blue sash, and two golden roses on her feet.
	A. Our Lady of Fatima B. The Assumption of Mary C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart E. Our Lady of the Fields	Our Lady of the Sacred Heart This representation of the Virgin Mary recalls the power of intercession Jesus gave her on his Divine Heart. Draped from head to foot in a long piece of cloth, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart wears a crown and holds the infant Jesus, equally crowned, on her left arm. Other distinctive features show the Virgin holding a heart near Jesus’ breast while she crushes a serpent’s head with her foot.
	A. Our Lady of Fatima B. The Assumption of Mary C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart E. Our Lady of the Fields	Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Fatima is usually dressed in a long flowing gown knotted by a golden cord with tassels reaching her waist. A white veil exquisitely embroidered with gold thread covers her head and envelops her entire body. Her hands are joined in prayer at her breast and she holds a rosary with a small cross. The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima took place from May to October, 1917.

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The Assumption of Mary

Our Lady of the Fields

Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

Our Lady of Fatima