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The book explores the role of panel paintings depicting saints' lives within the cultural context of medieval Europe, particularly in the northern regions of the Kingdom of Hungary (present-day Slovakia). It examines the intricate relationship between pictorial narratives and their accompanying texts, emphasizing how these visual and written forms of storytelling influenced the perception of saints' legends. The text also investigates the impact of the Reformation on the depiction and understanding of these images, highlighting the significant shifts in religious and social life during this era.
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