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Peter Paul Rubens 1577 – 1640 Christ and Mary Magdaleneoil on panel — 1618
This work is linked to Luke 23:28 
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On his way to Golgotha Jesus spares a few moments for Mary Magdalene, the mysterious woman who was possibly more important to him than the gospels would have us believe. The man with the cross is Simon of Cyrene, a passer-by whom the Romans forced to carry Jesus’ cross. For more information on the Via Dolorosa, see The Passion. |
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