Tower of Baris signifying Virgin Mary; verso: Tower of David with its thousand bucklers, signifying the Virgin Mary c. 15th century

Editor: This is an intriguing image: *Tower of Baris signifying Virgin Mary; verso: Tower of David with its thousand bucklers, signifying the Virgin Mary*. It's an anonymous work. I'm struck by the figures patrolling the walls; it feels symbolic. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The towers themselves are powerful symbols. Towers represented the Virgin Mary's purity and strength, a fortified refuge. The soldiers protecting the tower on each side represent the dual nature of earthly and spiritual defense. Editor: So, the towers are not just buildings but metaphors? Curator: Precisely. They are visual allegories, linking earthly structures to spiritual ideas. The image invites us to consider how visual forms embody cultural memory and religious concepts. It’s like a container for faith. Editor: I never thought of towers representing purity. That’s a fascinating connection!