Mater Admirabilis, Fresco painting in Trinità dei Monti monastery, Rome, Italy
The fresco features the Virgin Mary wearing a rose-colored dress, holding a spindle next to a lily and books symbolizing purity and education.
French artist Pauline Perdrau created this religious artwork in 1844 during her time as a postulant in the Society of the Sacred Heart.
The painting received its name when Pope Pius IX exclaimed 'Mater Admirabilis' upon seeing it during his visit to the monastery in 1846.
Visitors can find the fresco in a dedicated chapel at the top of the Spanish Steps, where the Religious of the Sacred Heart Convent operates.
The colors of the fresco transformed naturally from harsh tones to soft pink and ivory hues while hidden behind a curtain during the drying process.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1844
Creator: Pauline Perdrau
Part of: Trinità dei Monti
GPS coordinates: 41.90640,12.48367
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:53
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