Saint Martin Sharing His Cloak with a Beggar

Artist: Jean Fouquet
Artwork: Saint Martin Sharing His Cloak with a Beggar
Description: This painting is a masterpiece of the French Renaissance. It depicts the story of Saint Martin of Tours, who is known for his compassion and generosity. In the painting, Saint Martin is shown on a white horse, cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar. The beggar is depicted as a humble and grateful figure, and the two figures are surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The painting is full of rich symbolism, and it has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries.
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