This portrayal of the Virgin Mary centers on the profound mystery of her interior sacrifice. Clad in the traditional blue of her humanity and the deep violet of mourning, she is depicted with the Sorrowful Heart—crowned with thorns and pierced by a sword—symbolizing her participation in the passion of her Son. Her upward gaze and visible tears reflect a grief that is not despairing, but intercessory, bridging the gap between earthly suffering and heavenly hope. The gold leaf of the halo and the sacred heart serve as a theological reminder that in the economy of grace, profound sorrow is often the site of the most radiant transfiguration.