Clothed with the Sun.

The article explores the biblical story and interpretation of Marian art. Topics discussed include the gilded mosaics showing the Annunciation to Mary and annunciation to Joseph above a scene of the Nativity, Marian iconography of her blue garment as an expression of Incarnation, position of Mary in salvation history as the New Eve, Mary as the queen in the Old Testament, Mary as depiction of everyday maternal postures and gestures, and the dogma about her Immaculate Conception and Assumption.