Mary and Child from BL Stowe 39, f. 10

Miniature of a standing Mary holding the Christ Child, who holds a gird on a string, with a kneeling woman and heraldic device. Image taken from f. 10 of The Abbey of the Holy Ghost (ff. 4-10); Vado mori; Desert of Religion (ff. 10v); Debate for the Soul (f. 32r-32v). Written in English.

The image of Mary holding the Christ Child is a common depiction in Christian art and is known as the "Madonna and Child." It represents the mother of Jesus and her son and is a symbol of motherhood, love, and compassion.