In this polyptych (or multi-paneled altarpiece) Gerini not only highlights the Madonna and Christ Child, but also explores the life of Mary Magdalene in his predella.
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Christ and the Syrophoenician Woman
Giovanni Coli and Filippo Gherardi
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While the lives of real people are incredibly inspiring, so are stories with a poignant purpose, like this well-known parable.
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Although much is written about the Apostle Paul, little is known of the courageous prophet who, at the Lord’s command, restored Paul’s sight.
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St. Paul, known as the Apostle to the Gentiles, was a passionate personality whose ardent zeal is well documented in Scripture. It is also beautifully captured in the nuances of this Mannerist work.
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This is the only signed picture by this early Italian master. It also includes 55 faces!
