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Amanda Lillie with contributions from Alasdair Flint, Charles Robertson and Jennifer Sliwka

In this essay learn about how different architectural forms where used in paintings to convey the passing of time; from the depiction of the stable representing the birth of Christianity to the use of ruins in helping to evoke both the transient and infinite nature of time.

Bramantino, 'The Adoration of the Kings'
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Sebastiano del Piombo, 'The Judgement of Solomon'
Catalogue entry for Sebastiano del Piombo, 'The Judgement of Solomon' by Amanda Lillie
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Andrea del Verrocchio, 'The Virgin adoring the Infant Christ ('The Ruskin Madonna')'
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Sandro Botticelli, 'The Adoration of the Kings'
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Gerolamo da Vicenza, 'The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin'
Catalogue entry for Gerolamo da Vicenza, 'The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin' by Caroline Campbell and Amanda Lillie
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Girolamo da Treviso, 'The Adoration of the Kings'
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Liberale da Verona, 'Dido's Suicide'
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Domenico Beccafumi, 'The Story of Papirius'
Catalogue entry for Domenico Beccafumi, 'The Story of Papirius' by Jennifer Sliwka
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Baldassare Peruzzi, 'The Adoration of the Kings'
Catalogue entry for Baldassare Peruzzi, 'The Adoration of the Kings' by Alasdair Flint
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