I don't understand this. From what is written, it sounds very unsound on a theological basis. The BVM is the Ark of the New Covenant. I would think that a far more theologically sound way of depicting her role in a monstrance would to either have the Sacrament depicted within her or to have her cradling the luna in her arms.
(FYI -- for those who aren't familiar with the theology of this -- The Ark of the Old Covenant also contained manna and the Rod of Aaron, as well. This is why we recognize the BVM as the Ark of the New Covenant: she carried Jesus within her womb for 9 months (just as the Ark of the Old Covenant carried its contents, listed above). Jesus is the Word of God incarnate (10 commandments), the Bread of Life (manna), and the High Priest after the order of Melchizedek (Rod of Aaron))
>> I would think that a far more theologically sound way of depicting her role in a monstrance would to either have the Sacrament depicted within her or to have her cradling the luna in her arms. <<
Your symbolism would work if His ministry were while He were still within her womb, or in her arms.
“or to have her cradling the luna in her arms”
MarkOM, I think you have a nice idea there! It seems there are many theological issues, and symbolic issues, as well as artistic ones, that need to be very carefully evaluated and balanced. I’m not sure from the info so far if that’s been done.....