In contrast, Thomas F. Mathews and Norman Muller think Isis's pose in late antique panel paintings influenced several types of Marian icons, inside and outside Egypt.
Sebaliknya, Thomas F. Mathews dan Norman Muller merasa bahwa pose Isis dalam lukisan-lukisan dinding zaman kuno akhir mempengaruhi beberapa jenis ikon Maria, baik di dalam maupun di luar Mesir.