Francesca Peacock
Francesca Peacock is the author of ‘Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish’ (Head of Zeus).
A Madonna pregnant with meaning
Most paintings of the Virgin Mary show her holding the divine infant, but a 14th-century panel by Cenni di Francesco reminds us of more earthy realities
9 Jul 2024
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The Masterpiece podcast: episode three
This episode explores an ancient funeral stele, Marie Antoinette’s breast bowl, and how digital technologies are helping to preserve Egyptian heritage sites
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