La Vierge au lys

The Virgin of the Lilies (French: La Vierge au lys), also known as The Madonna of the Lilies, is an 1899 oil painting by the French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, now owned by a private owner.

[2] The Virgin Mary is depicted in a seated position, perhaps on the Throne of Wisdom.

She is carrying the Christ Child whose arms are stretched out, as if giving a blessing.

Lilies are used to symbolise Mary's purity and innocence, and thus are regularly depicted with her, especially during paintings of the Annunciation.

The position of the halos also mirror the painting Pieta, the only difference being the age and facial expressions of Mary and Jesus.