answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

"The older, classic and more representative color is dark blue," according to the Rev. Johann Roten, S.M, director of the Marian Library-International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton. "Mary's dark blue mantle, from about 500 A.D., is of Byzantine origin and is the color of an empress." Mary has traditionally been called "Queen of Heaven," as the Mother of God who was assumed into heaven upon her death. On a more practical note, the color blue used in medieval painting was derived from lapis lazuli, a stone imported from Afghanistan of greater value than gold. Beyond a painter's retainer, patrons were expected to purchase any gold or lapis lazuri to be used in the painting. Hence, it was an expression of devotion and glorification to swath the Virgin in wide flowing gowns of blue (as well as a not-too-subtle expression of the patron's wealth). However, it should be noted that Mary does not have an official color, and red has also been widely employed in her representation, particularly amongst German painters. Further, light blue is very popular, and is often (though perhaps as reflection, rather than motivation) associated with the color of the pure sky.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Because blue represents the sky.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is the Blessed Virgin Mary colored blue?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How do the blue stripes on Mother Teresa's scarf represent Mary?

the blue stripes on mother Teresa's clothes remind/represent the Virgin Mary


What color veil does the Blessed Virgin Mary wear on her head?

Although there is no universal rule about the color of her veil, the Blessed Virgin is usually depicted wearing a blue or white veil over her head.


Why is a blue belt or sash depicted on the Blessed Virgin Mary and Does it represent she is with child?

The blue sash on paintings of Our Lady, and often Our Lord, are symbols of humility.


Can you use blue in the liturgical calendar?

No, blue is not an approved liturgical color, although it is sometimes used for the bands on a white vestment intended for use on feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


What is the significance of color blue?

Blue is the color traditionally associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary. In liturgical art, as well as in classical art, Mary the mother of Jesus is almost invariably depicted wearing a mantle or cloak of cerulean-, to sky-, to sapphire-blue.


Why does Virgin Mary wear red?

I have never seen an image of the Blessed Virgin wearing red. She is usually pictured wearing blue an/or white. One exception is the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe where she is pictured wearing typical Aztec garb.


What shade of blue does Virgin Mary wear?

Light Blue, to represent the sky.


What colour is the virgin Mary's robe in Italian art?

blue


What color vestments does a priest wear on The Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary?

Either blue or red depending on what story you are talking about


In Italian art the Virgin Mary is usually depicted wearing what colour?

BLUE


Why does Mary wear red?

I have never seen an image of the Blessed Virgin wearing red. She is usually pictured wearing blue an/or white. One exception is the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe where she is pictured wearing typical Aztec garb.


How do you paint the virgin Mary statue?

Usually with white & blue for her clothing; her hair dark.