(Slideshow) St. Joseph: The “Mr. Right” of the Renaissance

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Giotto 1305 Wedding of the Virgin – Arena Chapel

Giotto’s groundbreaking image shows Joseph and Mary inside a church, with the priest joining their hands, to emphasize the sacramental nature of marriage and the importance of consent.

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© Giotto di Bondone | Public Domain

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