Madonna
Madonna , noun
[Italian madonna my lady. See Dame, Donna, and compare Madame, Monkey.]
1.
My lady; -- a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English. — Shakespeare
2.
A picture of the Virgin Mary (usually with the babe).
The Italian painters are noted for drawing the Madonnas by their own wives or mistresses.