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The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great






Date : approx. between 1510 and 1550

Material : Oil painting on wood
J. Paul Getty Museum
Northern European Paintings
North Pavilion
First Floor - Section N203
Item 7 on 9
European Painting
Painting

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Neitherlands

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According to legend, Pope Gregory the Great (about A.D.540-604) became aware during Mass of a disbeliever in his congregation. He prayed for a sign from God and was rewarded by the miraculous appearance of the crucified Christ with the instruments of his Passion. Ysenbrandt depicted the moment when Gregory first sees the vision, before the congregation reacts to the extraordinary event.
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