The rose is a symbol for many things, including the Blessed Virgin Mary and marital happiness. From
Anna Gibson:
Roses can be found in many of Marie Antoinette's portraits. Roses may
have been a symbolic nod to her Austrian heritage; they may also have
been used as a symbol of her Christian faith. In Christian paintings and
engravings, various types of roses were often used to represent the
rebirth of Christ, the Holy Trinity, and other important Christian
iconography. The dog rose, just one of the roses chosen to populate the
Petit Trianon, was used to symbolize both the five wounds of Christ and
his rebirth. In mythology, the Rose was associated with love, fertility,
and beauty. (Read more.)
New period drama, but aimed at teens... it will probably make your eyes roll. http://www.hulu.com/watch/527218?playlist_id=1031&asset_scope=all
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