Elizabeth I poses holding a sieve, 1579, by George Gower. The sieve is an ancient symbol of virginit
Elizabeth I poses holding a sieve, 1579, by George Gower. The sieve is an ancient symbol of virginity dating back to the legend of a Roman Vestal Virgin who proved her virginity by miraculously carrying water in a sieve.{WHF} {HTE} -- source link
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