OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Origin of the Subject. History
of the Theological Dispute. The First Papal Decree touching the
Immaculate Conception. The Bull of Paul V. The Popularity of the
Subject in Spain. Pictures by Guido, by Roelas, Velasquez, Murillo.
The Predestination of the Virgin. Curious Picture by Cotignola.
PART II.
THE VIRGIN AND CHILD.
THE VIRGIN AND CHILD ENTHRONED. Virgo Deipara. The Virgin in her
Maternal Character. Origin of the Group of the Mother and Child.
Nestorian Controversy.
The Enthroned Virgin in the old Mosaics. In early Italian Art The
Virgin standing as Regina Coeli.
La Madre Pia enthroned. Mater Sapientiæ with the Book.
The Virgin and Child enthroned with attendant Figures; with Angels; with Prophets; with Apostles.
With Saints: John the Baptist; St. Anna; St. Joachim; St. Joseph.
With Martyrs and Patron Saints.