Articles related to "Mary Magdalen"

Each person in the cross depicts a character from the Gospel. They 'speak' through their gestures. The cross is an example of how to 'read' an icon.

French Baroque painter Georges de La Tour depicted the famed conversion of Mary Magdalene in four different works.

As well as the major figures of Jesus, his mother Mary and others, the Cross of San Damiano contains many symbols in the forms of people, their dress and colors.

Read this brief history of the life of St Peter and discover how he changed his name and his personality. He overcame his fears to become the leader of the apostles.

Many of the saint's bodies after death remained intact and did not decay according to natural law.

How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?