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The Spiritual Meaning of a Key or Keys in medieval painting

"I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." --  Matthew 16:19

Key on a pillow-  symbolizes marital faith.

Figure holding a key - signifies holy, divine, sacred personage; represents  the sanctified authority of the papacy and the Church's power to admit people into heaven.

Key in a lock- symbolizes acceptance of Jesus Christ and  eternal salvation,  immortality

Key lying beside a lock - symbol of free will

Key lying on the floor - symbol of  those who have surrendered to the fatal sin of greed 

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