Saint Macaire of Ghent and the Pestilents

Artist: Jacob van Oost the Younger
Artwork: Saint Macaire of Ghent and the Pestilents
Description: The painting depicts a scene from the life of Saint Macaire of Ghent, a 7th-century bishop who is said to have saved the city of Ghent from the plague. The saint is shown in the center of the painting, holding a monstrance containing the Eucharist. He is surrounded by a group of people, including the sick and the dying. In the background, angels can be seen flying in the sky.
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