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Endnotes

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The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are named in Isaiah 11:1–3 and are wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, piety, and the fear of the Lord. See also Revelation 5:6.

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St. Ambrose (340[?]–397) was a well-liked governor in Milan who was made bishop by popular demand in 374. He wrote many theological works, and his preaching helped convert St. Augustine.

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090[?]–1153) was a French churchman, author of theological works, and founder of the Cistercian Order.

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For further discussion, see John L. Ward, “Hidden Symbolism in Jan van Eyck’s Annunciations” in Art Bulletin, June, 1975, p. 196.

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For further discussion, see John L. Ward, “Hidden Symbolism in Jan van Eyck’s Annunciations” in Art Bulletin, June, 1975, p. 196.