I was staring at a novelty ashtray and thinking about the Virgin Mary, as you do.

It occurred to me that the round shape with skeletal fingers would make an excellent frame for an alternative interpretation of the Seven Sorrows theme. So, I got some reference pictures and made a composite layout in photoshop. The swords representing the sorrows are traditionally aimed at the heart, but I wanted to convey a more general message about the challenges and sorrows of being human. Therefore, I aimed them at the lower four Chakras, with four swords to the heart for good measure.

Root Chakra, for stability, security, and basic survival needs.
Sacral Chakra, for creativity, emotions, and relationships.
Solar Plexus Chakra, for confidence and self-esteem.
Heart Chakra, for love, compassion, and connection.

The end result could have been more detailed, but the rough lines work fairly well and it was fun to draw even though I spent more time on the composite than the actual drawing.

Pencil and markers on paper, 20x20cm.