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Two Mary’s! Giotto’s “Birth of the Virgin” Raises an Interesting Question

ShareOK, I’ve got a question for you:  WHY are there two babies in this picture? This painting, titled “Birth of the Virgin,” is by the Renaissance artist Giotto di Bondone (better known simply as “Giotto.”)  It’s one of a fresco cycle on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Giotto’s work can be seen in the [...]

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