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Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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Matthias Grünewald: Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista: Saint Helena
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Also Known As Holy Cross Day • Universal Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross

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Matthias Grünewald: Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece
Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista: Saint Helena
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