A sculpture of the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus called "Crowning" was attacked and beheaded shortly after opening at a Catholic cathedral exhibition in Linz, Austria.
This exhibition, which was initially met with controversy over the depiction of birth, aimed to challenge societal norms surrounding gender roles and celebrate the role of women in religious narratives.
Historical analysis indicates that the depiction of Christ's birth has varied significantly through time, highlighting cultural and spiritual shifts in artistic representation and public interpretation.
The Protoevangelium of James suggests that early narratives included midwives in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing women's roles in both art and historical texts.
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