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St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in 1576 (oil on canvas) (detail of 78610)
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St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in 1576 (oil on canvas) (detail of 78610)
XIR156573 St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in 1576 (oil on canvas) (detail of 78610) by Caula, Sigismondo (1637-p.1713); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: giving communion to pesticides; )
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Archbishop Benediction Blessedness Blessing Borromee Canopy Common Prayer Contagion Contagious Corpse Disease God Blessing Illness Last Rites Lombardy Milan Parasol Pestilence Pray Prayed Prayer Saying Prayers Rosary Sanctification Sanctify Seraph Seraphs Sick Souls Supplication Tending Worship Dying
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This print captures a poignant moment in history, depicting St. Charles Borromeo administering the sacrament to plague victims in 1576. Painted by Sigismondo Caula, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the compassion and devotion of St. Charles as he tends to those afflicted by the devastating pestilence. In this detailed section of the painting, we witness St. Charles kneeling before a sick individual, holding a cross and praying for their salvation. Surrounding him are angels and seraphs, symbolizing divine intervention amidst the despair caused by disease. The scene is filled with solemnity and reverence as St. Charles blesses each victim with last rites while clutching his rosary beads tightly in prayerful supplication. The canopy overhead serves as a reminder of God's protection during times of illness and suffering. Set against the backdrop of Milan, where the plague ravaged countless lives, this artwork portrays not only an act of spiritual sanctification but also highlights St. Charles' unwavering dedication to providing solace to those facing imminent death. Through this powerful image, we are reminded of both the fragility of life and the strength found within faith during times of adversity. It serves as a testament to human resilience and compassion even in the face of unimaginable hardship.
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