1. plural of madonna: artistic representations of the Virgin Mary, especially in paintings or sculptures
Usage: art; religious
2. plural of madonna: women regarded as pure, virtuous, or idealized mother figures
Usage: literary

Examples

• The museum’s collection includes several Renaissance madonnas by famous Italian painters.
• Medieval churches often featured beautiful madonnas in their altarpieces.
• The art historian studied the evolution of madonnas in European religious art.
• These carved wooden madonnas date back to the 14th century.
• The gallery displayed madonnas from different artistic periods and styles.
• In literature, the characters were portrayed as madonnas, representing pure motherhood.