The Virgin of the Lilies
The Virgin of the Lilies
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Bouguereau's La Vierge au Lys blends devotional imagery with his signature precision and softness. Mary sits enthroned, wrapped in deep blue, her expression calm but touched with a quiet sorrow—Bouguereau often emphasized her humanity rather than idealized distance. The Christ Child, by contrast, faces the viewer openly, arms outstretched in a gesture that echoes both blessing and vulnerability.
The lilies flanking the throne anchor the painting in centuries of Marian symbolism: purity, sacrifice, and the foreshadowing of Christ's fate. The floral tapestry behind them pushes the scene out of any specific place or time; it becomes an icon in paint, a space meant for contemplation. Bouguereau isn't reinventing the theme—he's perfecting it, distilling the centuries-old image of the Madonna and Child into something serene, intimate, and deeply accessible.
The artist
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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Short side × long side; the canvas follows the painting's orientation. Canvas depth: 1.25 in (3.2 cm).
All sizes are approximate. Minor variations may occur during production.
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Our gallery wrapped canvas is framed with a wooden frame and ready to hang out of the box with hanging hardware pre-installed.
*Specially coated with poly-cot canvas for the highest durability and best color vibrancy. Archival grade canvas.