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Asceticism
Lifestyle of frugality and abstinence of various forms, often for spiritual goals
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John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.
Giuliano Bugiardini
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Reference: 25579i
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John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.
Carlo Maratta
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Reference: 24096i
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Satan, in the form of a small bearded man, tempts Christ to turn stone into bread. Mezzotint.
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Reference: 22512i
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Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.
Timoteo Viti
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Reference: 25609i
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Angels serve Christ with food after his ordeal in the wilderness. Engraving by J. Mariette after C. le Brun.
Charles Le Brun
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Reference: 24109i
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