September 16, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Mediatrix of All Graces: The Shrine Madonna and the Marian Gaze

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The shrine madonna's gaze serves as a mediator of sacred presence and theological understanding.
Three gazes—direct, mutual, and averted—encourage compassion and establish divine hierarchy.
This analysis transforms shrine madonnas from static objects into active participants in affective spirituality.
Engaging viewers through a reciprocal gaze, shrine madonnas reshape perception and desire.

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This article analyzes the shrine madonna's gaze to explore its role in spiritual exchange, suggesting a dynamic interaction with viewers.

Katharine D. Scherff (2025) studied this question.

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