This image is among the most important representations of the Virgin Mary. Mourning the death of her son, Mary typically appears grieving with tears streaming down her face. There is at least one dagger in her breast, occasionally
there are seven daggers representing the seven sorrows she would suffer in life. This attribute distinguishes her in this role, it alludes to Luke 2:35, when presenting the baby Jesus at the temple Mary was told that a sword would pierce her soul. Our
Lady of Sorrows is invoked against worry, sorrow, pain and/or in the hour of death.