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October Sacred Artwork of the Month: St. Francis in the Desert by Giovanni Bellini

What does St. Francis have in common with Moses? Bellini may offer a clue.

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St. Luke Painting the Virgin: History, Meaning, and Paintings

Did St. Luke actually paint the Virgin Mary? Here’s the backstory behind this fascinating subject in Christian art.

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Discover Raphael’s powerful High Renaissance painting of St. Michael the Archangel conquering the devil.

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Major Catholic artists such as Giotto, Van Eyck, Caravaggio, and El Greco have all depicted St. Francis of Assisi.