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"description": "During the Counter-Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church increasingly upheld Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary\u2019s mother, as an example of virtuous motherhood, particularly in emphasizing her daughter\u2019s religious education. Its graceful composition also connects to the idealized, elegant work of Guido Reni.",
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