San Domenico raccoglie le rose per la Madonna del rosario 

Palma il Giovane painted Saint Dominic Collecting Roses for the Madonna of the Rosary, an oil on canvas, to celebrate the Virgin Mary. The rosary and the roses are potent symbols representing the Virgin Mary. Here, Saint Dominic showers her with roses, a gesture that echoes ancient floral offerings to deities. The rose, since antiquity, has been a symbol of love, beauty, and, in Christian contexts, the Virgin Mary herself. The act of collecting and offering roses is not merely devotional; it is a deep-seated human expression, reminiscent of pagan rituals where flowers bridged the gap between the mortal and divine. Such imagery is not static; it evolves. The Virgin Mary, adorned with roses, isn't just a religious icon but a vessel of collective memory. This image creates a powerful resonance, engaging viewers on a subconscious level, stirring feelings of reverence and hope that transcend time. The cyclical progression of symbols reminds us how the past continually resurfaces, transformed yet familiar, in our present.