Most of these images are, of course, found in religious art. The sacred heart was, and is, a significant symbol in Christianity and its pre-modern depictions are as diverse as they are numerous.

Additionally, using it as a romantic symbol isn’t a modern thing ... when it was used in religious art depicting the Sacred ...

The Sacred Heart, which is usually seen emitting ethereal light and suffering from wounds, is seen as a symbol for Jesus Christ and his love. Devotion to the Sacred Heart reaches a high point in ...

Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...