51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
Luke 1:51-53 (section of the Magnificat of Mary)
There fierceness even a touch of Deborah mixed with the sweetness of the
Magnificat to which most painted Madonnas do little justice.
C.S. Lewis, Reflections on the Psalms
The Madonna and Child and Musical Angels
(about) 1410
Starnina: