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  THE MADONNA AND SAINT JOHN – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – XIII CENTURY – UFFIZI ART GALLERY, FLORENCE   The mantle, draped over the head, clearly distinguishes feminine apparel from masculine apparel which is made up of the same garments worn in different ways. Note the embroidery decorating the …

  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 …

  BERLINGHIERO BERLINGHIERI – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – DATING FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE XIII CENTURY – ART GALLERY, LUCCA   The hood over the mantle, which harshly frames the face, was generally worn by older women. Note the fringe on the left side which is vaguely reminiscent …

  A DOGE – DETAILS OF MOSIAC PORTRAYING THE DISCOVERY OF THE RELICS OF ST. MARK– DATABLE POST 1270 –CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARK, VENICE     The majestic figure of the Doge exudes byzantine gravitas and pomp, with a closed crown in the Phrygian style and wide mantle lined with …

  THE SAINTS CORNELIUS, JULIUS AND CALEPONIO – XII CENTURY MOSAIC – CHURCH OF SAINT MARY IN TRASTETEVERE, ROME   Ecclesiastical garb at the time of Innocent II (1130-1143) is splendidly demonstrated by the figures of the Saints Cornelius, Julius and Calepodio. The first two with a pallium, wide cerulean …