'The Circumcision', early 16th century. Artist: Lodovico Mazzolini

'The Circumcision', early 16th century.   Artist: Lodovico Mazzolini

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'The Circumcision', early 16th century. Mary and Joseph have brought the infant Jesus to the Temple for the ceremony of circumcision. The child on the right with a lamb is St John the Baptist whose mother, St Elizabeth, looks down at him. In centre background hovers the Dove of the Holy Spirit. From the collection of the Loredan Palace, Venice.

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