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Copyright Louis Paul Hennefeld 1983

 

JULIUS II

             

Sistine Madonna

 

The death of Julius II is commemorated by Raphael in his painting, 'Sistine Madonna'.

Leaning on the Pope's coffin are two putti (angels of death), patiently waiting for orders

to deliver Julius' soul either to Heaven or Hell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright Louis Paul Hennefeld 1983

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