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  THE VIRGIN – SCULPTURE DATING BACK TO THE XIII CENTURY – MUSEE DE CLUNT, PARIS   The Virgin’s chaste figure is emphasized by the flowing closed mantle, which drapes over the left arm, leaving the left arm, raised in an imploring gesture, bare up to the elbow. The gown …

RACHEL WEISZ, a “noir” actress   She distinguished herself thanks to a horror movie and a historical drama made her a household name. This English actress has chosen to dress in a modest style. For this reason alone she deserves (another) Oscar   This is a rare coincidence, an extraordinary …

  MINIATURE OF THE “JUSTINIANUS CODEX”, DATING BACK TO THE XIII CENTURY – AMBROSIAN LIBRARY, MILAN   The central figure, wearing a long gown, high neckline and hair adorned with ribbons, is an excellent example of feminine apparel in the first half of the XIII century.

  AMBROSE HAVING FALLEN ASLEEP NEAR THE ALTAR IS MIRACOLOUSLY CONVEYED TO TOURS – SILVER BAS-RELIEF OF THE VUOLVINIO ALTAR – CIRCA 835 – BASILICA OF SAINT AMBROSE, MILAN Saint Ambrose in bishop’s garb wears a planet with the sacred pallium, of which one may glimpse the corner which flows …