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Symbolic Meaning of Bells in Gothic, Byzantine,
Northern Renaissance and Italian Renaissance Painting Bells symbolize clarity and transparency. In mediavel days the bell was a symbol of virginity, According to author and historian Thomas Inman, M.D."maidens wore them until marriage. The origin of this custom was the desire that every maiden should have at her marriage, or sale, that which is spoken of in the Pentateuch as "the token of virginity." It was supposed that this membrane, technically called "the hymen" might be broken by too long a stride in walking or running, or by clambering over a stile or wall. To prevent such a catastrophe, a light chain or cord was worn, under or over the dress, at the level of the knees or just above. Its length only permitted a short step and a mincing gait. Slight bells were used as a sort of ornament, and when the bearer was walking their tinkling was a sort of proclamation that the lady who bore them was in the market as a virgin. After "the flower" had been plucked, the bells were no longer of use." The Meaning of Sacred Symbols in Paintings. Most prominently featured symbols and their meaning:
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