The Mass of St. Gregory, The Virgin Handing the Girdle to St. Thomas, The Penitent St. Jerome

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"The Mass of St. Gregory, The Virgin Handing the Girdle to St. Thomas, The Penitent St. Jerome" is a triptych painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Antonio del Massaro, also known as Il Pastura or Pastura II. This work is notable for its depiction of three distinct religious scenes, each rich in symbolism and narrative content, which together offer a window into the devotional practices and artistic conventions of the period.

The left panel of the triptych, "The Mass of St. Gregory," illustrates a popular legend from the Middle Ages in which Pope Gregory I, during a mass, is said to have had a vision of Christ as the Man of Sorrows, bearing the wounds of his crucifixion. This scene often served to underscore the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, a central tenet of Catholic faith.

The central panel, "The Virgin Handing the Girdle to St. Thomas," depicts the apocryphal story of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, where the apostle Thomas is presented with the Virgin's girdle as proof of her bodily assumption into heaven. This narrative was particularly favored in the art of the Renaissance, as it emphasized the importance of the Virgin Mary in Christian theology.

The right panel, "The Penitent St. Jerome," shows St. Jerome, one of the four great Latin Doctors of the Church, in a moment of penitence. St. Jerome was known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and his ascetic lifestyle. The depiction of Jerome often includes iconographic elements such as a cardinal's hat, a lion, and a stone with which he is shown beating his chest in penance.

Antonio del Massaro's triptych is a testament to the rich visual culture of the Renaissance, where religious narratives were brought to life through the skillful application of paint and the interplay of complex iconography. The work is a valuable piece of religious art, reflecting the theological concerns and artistic aspirations of its time.

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