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Nativity (cell 5)

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walwyn Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:11
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Nativity

 

The nativity scene in cell 5 is by Fra Angelico, and comprises the Holy Family with Saints Catherine of Alexandria, and Peter the Martyr. Above the cattle shed and manager are four angels which were probably painted by assistants.

 

 

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