2007-01-07 14:37:39 · 7 answers · asked by tangwynn 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Hi I knew it as a famous painting. I remember a news story about the Pope JPII and the Black Madonna. So I checked it out. see below
2007-01-07 14:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by CAE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statue of Mary at Montserrat near Barcelona has a black face. It was thought to be a miracle until scientific tests showed she'd been painted in the sixteenth century. Quite why is anyone's guess!
2007-01-10 13:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Antics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Black Madonna or Black Virgin is a statue or painting of Mary in which she is depicted with dark or black skin...
2007-01-07 22:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by Phil 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
madonna who has been out in the sun too long maybe lol
2007-01-07 23:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are Eurpoean depictions of Mary with dark skin. The explantion is unknown (to me at least).
2007-01-07 22:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by AnswerSeeker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a reference to a goddess-figure, Kali (or other names), and she signifies death and rebirth.
2007-01-07 22:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by The Gal w/the Camera 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
as above
2007-01-08 05:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋