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Imago Pietatis icon, 20th century
Diameter: 10 cm.
The Imago Pietatis is a Christian iconography depicting Christ suffering, with his hands crossed and his face marked by the Passion. In this case, Christ has his eyes open, symbolising death and resurrection. In Russian icons, this type of depiction is known as "Do not weep for me, Mother".
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Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, wed 11 June 2025
SINGLE SESSION 11/06/2025 Hours 15:00
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