3 Metaphors for embracing

In a Crucifixion by Martin Schoen, the Virgin, partly held up in the arms of St. John, embraces with fervour the foot of the cross: a very rare and exceptional treatment, for this is the proper place of Mary Magdalene.

Their one unreserved embrace remained the symbol of it.

Whether this axiom may not be assured, Better one sin than many be endured: My arms embracing, kisses, chastity, Were his possessions; and whilst I live, He doth but steal those pleasures he enjoys, Is an adulterer in his married arms, And never goes to his defiled bed,

3 Metaphors for  embracing