For Remembrance (ed. Repplier, 1901)/Our Lady of the Temple

Our Lady of the Temple.

It is, perhaps, needless to explain that the original fresco, as painted by Madame Perdrean, was that of a simple young girl spinning in a portico of the Temple. The rich jeweled crown is tribute of gratitude, and is fastened over her head, into the wall. So, also, is the necklace of precious stones an "ex voto" of homage, fastened across her chair. The circle of stars is also an addition suggested by devotion. Every visitor to Rome is familiar with the Lady of La Trinita, just as she is here represented, and salutes her as "Mater Admirabilis."