What large series did Carpaccio begin in 1490?
The Legend of Saint Ursula
Last Supper
School of Athens
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Answer
The Legend of Saint Ursula is a captivating series of nine paintings created by the Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio, starting in 1490. This remarkable cycle depicts the legendary life and martyrdom of Saint Ursula, a noble British princess who, according to tradition, led a group of 11,000 virgin companions on a pilgrimage to Rome.
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