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The Girard Master was a Valencian painter who included Catalan elements in his work, such as the embossed Cuphic (ancient Arabic) symbols which appear in the border of St Anne's garment, alongside the traditional colours, red symbolising divine love and green, immortality. The arms of both mother and daughter serve as thrones for their respective offspring. Anne's wimple is that of everyday women, whereas the Virgin is crowned as Queen of Heaven. Her son carries the orb of sovereignty, his right hand raised in the traditional gesture of blessing.