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Description: | The cult of the infant Christ in the Counter Reformation was expressed in a number of themes showing the Child in relation to the cross as a visual reference to his death and sacrifice. The baby Jesus lies sprawled corpse-like in his mother's lap on a shroud-like garment. Angels attend him while Joseph remains at a respectful distance and putti hover overhead bearing the cross. | Subjects: | putti) religion (Holy Family angels | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Cortona, Pietro da (Italian draftsman and painter, 1596-1669) Æ Studio of | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=9162... | Go to resource |
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