"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.
Because blue represents the sky.
the blue stripes on mother Teresa's clothes remind/represent the Virgin Mary
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.
The blue sash on paintings of Our Lady, and often Our Lord, are symbols of humility.
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.
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.
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.
Light Blue, to represent the sky.
blue
Either blue or red depending on what story you are talking about
BLUE
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.
Usually with white & blue for her clothing; her hair dark.