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Asceticism

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  • John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.
  • Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.
  • The last sacrament of Saint Jerome. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after Annibale Carracci.
  • Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after F.G. Gessi.
  • John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by J. Goupy after S. Rosa.
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    John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

    Bugiardini, Giuliano, 1475-1554. | Reference: 25579i
    Part of: La Pinacoteca della Pontificia Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna
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    John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

    Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713. | Reference: 24096i
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    Satan, in the form of a small bearded man, tempts Christ to turn stone into bread. Mezzotint.

    | Reference: 22512i
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    Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.

    Viti, Timoteo, 1469-1523. | Reference: 25609i
    Part of: La Pinacoteca della Pontificia Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna
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    Angels serve Christ with food after his ordeal in the wilderness. Engraving by J. Mariette after C. le Brun.

    Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. | Reference: 24109i
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