Symbol of St. Luke: ox, with (7) ointment-jar, (8) sack of seeds, ship, (9) five loaves [without fishes], key [attribute of St. Peter], sun, (10) woman [St. Martha or St. Mary Magdalene], sword, (11) devil, prayer chain/rosary, (12) heart, [treasure?-]chest
Summary
St. Mary Magdalene is often depicted in Christian art holding a jar of ointment, which is meant to symbolize the ointment she used to anoint the feet of Jesus during the Last Supper, as described in the New Testament. This act of devotion is seen as a powerful expression of Mary Magdalene's love and devotion to Jesus, she pours the ointment from the jar onto Jesus' feet.
In artistic depictions, St. Luke is often shown holding an ox or with an ox nearby, as a symbol of his association with the Gospel of Luke and his devotion to Jesus and the Holy Family. The image of St. Luke with an ox is a reminder of the importance of sacrifice, devotion, and compassion in the Christian life.
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symbol
luke
ointment jar
sack
seeds
ship
loaves
fishes
attribute
sun
woman
woman st
martha
mary
magdalene
mary magdalene
sword
devil
prayer
chain
rosary
heart
treasure
national library of netherlands
medieval
medieval manuscript
manuscripts
saint peter
Date
1300 - 1500
Location
Federal Republic of Germany
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
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Public Domain Marked