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  • International Women’s Day

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    Today is International Women’s day. During the 1600s women, generally speaking, were regarded as the pillars of society; but, they still had to conform their expected roles and the arts were definitely not encouraged. Women who did study art were not allowed to study nude models and many of them focused on still life paintings.…

  • St. Agnes

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    January 21st is St. Agnes’ feast day. Saint Agnes was known for her steadfast faith and purity. According to tradition, she was condemned to death when she was 13yrs old during the Roman Empire’s persecution of Christians. Despite various attempts to harm her, she miraculously remained unharmed until she was ultimately beheaded. “St. Agnes” (1620)…