{"title":"Lorenzo Lotto","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/1506\/3521\/files\/Lotto_Lorenzo_240x240.jpg?v=1771533976\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLorenzo Lotto \u003c\/strong\u003e(c. 1480–1556\/57) was an \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Renaissance painter\u003c\/strong\u003e known for psychologically penetrating portraits and expressive religious works. Active in Venice and the Marche, he blended Venetian colorism with Northern detail and devotional intensity. His independent style distinguished him from contemporaries such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avemariadesigns.ca\/collections\/titian\"\u003eTitian\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-lucy","title":"Saint Lucy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Lucy before the Judge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorenzo Lotto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palazzo Pianetti Civic Museums, Jesi, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting by \u003cstrong\u003eLorenzo Lotto\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the true story of a virgin and martyr for the love of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story unfolds at the end of the third century during the \u003cstrong\u003epersecutions of Christians in Catania, Sicily\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eLucy \u003c\/strong\u003eaccompanies her ailing mother in search of healing through the intercession of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Agatha\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is here that Lucy’s heart is fully converted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy is condemned for one reason. \u003cstrong\u003eShe chose Christ.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving vowed chastity, given her wealth to the poor, and devoted her life entirely to God, Lucy is denounced by her rejected fiancé and brought before the judge Pascasius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this central panel, Lorenzo Lotto captures the moment of confrontation. Lucy stands calm and immovable as soldiers strain in vain to drag her away. Pascasius, enthroned above, burns with anger, while Lucy quietly points toward the dove of the Holy Spirit. Her strength does not resist. It trusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single child reaches toward her as the crowd recoils, a small yet piercing sign that \u003cstrong\u003einnocence recognizes truth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” — \u003cem\u003ePsalm 27:1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.25em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.25em;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that best fits your space:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 × 12 in (30 × 30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 × 16 in (41 × 41 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 × 24 in (61 × 61 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 × 30 in (76 × 76 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 × 36 in (91 × 91 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a custom size? 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