Il Fuoco Trionfante...della Traslatione della Miracolo...La Madona Del Fuoco...li xx di Ottobre MDCXXXVI 1637

Floriano dal Buono created this print titled *Il Fuoco Trionfante* in 1636. The Madonna del Fuoco, the Virgin of the Fire, is celebrated here, surrounded by symbols of divine intervention. Note the image of the burning house, miraculously untouched by flames, a testament to the Virgin's power. Consider the flame itself, an ancient symbol of purification and spiritual enlightenment, recurring across cultures, from the hearths of Vesta to the burning hearts of Christian mystics. Observe how the Madonna, crowned by angels, recalls earlier depictions of enthroned goddesses, perpetuating a tradition of divine femininity. The emotional resonance of the image lies in its promise of protection and miraculous salvation. This visual language, deeply ingrained in the collective psyche, transcends time, resonating with our primal desire for safety and spiritual solace. It is the cyclical return of symbols, each iteration adding new layers of meaning, that shapes our understanding of the divine.