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-full.webp "Saint Bernardino of Siena (c. 1495) by Vincenzo Foppa")
Saint Bernardino of Siena (c. 1495)
A gaunt figure in a dark robe, his piercing gaze fixed beyond the frame. The saint’s hands clutch a book, fingers tense with urgency. Gold leaf haloes his head, but the shadows cling to his hollow cheeks—a man torn between divine light and earthly struggle.
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-full.webp "Artemisia (1498) by Master of Griselda")
Artemisia (1498)
A woman kneels in devotion, her crimson gown pooling around her. The light catches her lowered eyelids, the quiet intensity of prayer. Behind her, a shadowed arch frames the moment—not grandeur, but something more intimate: faith distilled to its essence.
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-full.webp "Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475) by Leonardo da Vinci")
Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)
A young mother cradles her child, fingers brushing a bright carnation. The flower’s red petals echo the delicate folds of her sleeve, while the infant reaches with curious hands. Light spills across their faces, softening the quiet intimacy of the moment.