This painting is part of the group: The Littleton Pilaster Saints
On loan from the Rector and Churchwardens of St Mary Magdalene Church, Littleton, © St Mary Magdalene Church, Littleton
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Saint Luke was one of the four evangelists who wrote the gospels. He probably also wrote the Acts of the Apostles. He is supposed to have been a doctor.
According to legend, Luke painted a picture of the Virgin Mary. Because of this he is regarded as the patron saint of painters. Medieval artists' guilds are usually called Guilds of Saint Luke.
Other paintings in this group: The Littleton Pilaster Saints
Attributed to Jacopo di Cione and workshop
about 1365-70
Attributed to Jacopo di Cione and workshop
about 1365-70
Attributed to Jacopo di Cione and workshop
about 1365-70
Attributed to Jacopo di Cione and workshop
about 1365-70
Attributed to Jacopo di Cione and workshop
about 1365-70
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