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In early sixteenth century europe only one child played a central role in painting the christ child. the infant jesus doesn't look like a newborn there is something mature and earnest about his demeanor. medieval painters were not concerned with the lifelike portrayal their works was symbolic. as the son of god jesus carried within him his preordained destiny as the redeemer from his birth. under the weight of this burden the child looks old beyond his years. and. this late medieval work dating from fourteen fifty six looks arresting the modern. madonna surrounded by serafin and cherubim is
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