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All Saints Tempera, gold paint, gold leaf, and ink; from the Gualenghi-d'Este Hours manuscript, by Guglielmo Giraldi, c. 1469 J.P. Getty Museum |
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Folio 159v from this manuscript (catalogue number Ms. Ludwig IX
13) depicts saints in ceremonial robes, each marked by symbolic
attributes: Peter clutches a key and a book, representing his
foundational role in the Church; Paul bears a sword and scripture,
symbolising his martyrdom and theological authority; close by, a
virgin martyr holds a palm leaf, an ancient symbol of victory over
death. Together, they form a unified call to the broader communion
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