pierced hearts

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Scope note
Motifs depicting a heart pierced by one or more nails or edged weapons such as swords. In Western Christian art it symbolizes the sufferings of Christ on the cross and the sorrows of the Virgin Mary.
pierced hearts
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024