Tag: Henri Bellechose
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03 works, Today, October 9th, is Saint Denis’ day, his story illustrated #281
Saint Denis (a westernization of the the Greek Dionysius), ca. 258, was one of seven bishops sent to Gaul by the Bishop of Rome during the reign of the Emperor Decius. Their mission was to extend the spread of the Gospel in that mostly-pagan land. While most of the bishops were sent to major settlements,…
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08 Paintings, scenes from the Bible, by The Old Masters, with footnotes # 42
Hieronymus Bosch (circa 1450–1516) Triptych of the crucified Martyr, circa 1497-1505 Oil on panel Height: 104 cm (40.9 in). Width: 119 cm (46.9 in). Doge’s Palace, Venice The central panel depicts the crucifixion of a saint usually identified with Saint Julia of Corsica (sometimes with Saint Wilgefortis). In a depiction related to Christ’s crucifixion, the centrally…
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