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Brother Juniper and the Beggar
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo completed this scene of Brother Juniper giving charity to a beggar. The Franciscan friar extends food or aid to the poor man in a gesture of Christian mercy. Murillo excelled at such narratives of simple piety.
The Spanish Baroque painter often depicted religious subjects with warmth rather than severity. This work hangs at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dole in France.
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About Brother Juniper and the Beggar
A Franciscan friar known for his charitable works. Murillo painted him helping the poor You can see it at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dole, Dole.
You can see it at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dole, Dole in Dole, France. Bartolomé Esteban Murillo created it. The Franciscan friar extends food or aid to the poor man in a gesture of Christian mercy.
Brother Juniper was a companion of St. Francis of Assisi, known for extreme generosity. Murillo depicted the Franciscan legend with the warmth and compassion typical of his religious works.
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