How could I bear a crown of gold when the Lord bears a crown of thorns?

—St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Patroness of the Poor and Charitable Works

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This beautiful painting by Diego Velazquez features four nails, feet together and supported against a little wooden brace, in a classic contrapposto posture. Both arms draw a subtle curve, instead of forming a triangle.

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