Portrayal of Street Beggars in 'Madonna dei Sartori'
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Bonifacio painted another earlier work known as Madonna dei Sartori, 1533, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice. In this altarpiece, there is a cripple shown in the corner. St Homobono is one of the patrons of the Scuola and is giving alms to the beggar. He puts down his tool of trade in order to do this, nonetheless, he keeps his hand constantly...
Literary CriticismStreet Beggars
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