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[The Mayan Calendar]

The Mayan calendar was used by prominent figures like the High Priests, the Kings and Queens. It was strategic in keeping time track of special occasions and events that were yet to come.

Lamentation

This oil painting is among the most popular during the era of Catholic Counter-Reformation. It brings back the focus of religious entities and Jesus Christ. The main focus of the piece is Jesus and the faces of the people mourning him. Their faces are filled with sadness as they hold up their savior. Jesus is shown with no blood which takes away the gory aspect of his death. Jesus is painted with a less-than-life skin color which suggests that this focuses on the time of his crucifixion and death.

[Blood Sacrifice with the High Priest]

The High Priest is known as the main communicator to the gods. He is seen sacrificing a jaguar in front of the crowd. This sacrifice is made in hopes pleasing the almighty and bringing more nourishment to the people in return.

Entrance to Auschwitz

Entrance gate to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, the sign over the entrance reads "Arbeit Macht Frei" or "work makes you free".

The Repentant Saint Peter

The piece depicts Saint Peter practicing the act of confession. The background shows darkness as Peter is the main focus of this piece. He is shown with the keys of heaven around his waist. He is depicted with tears in his eyes and his hands together in prayer. The piece became popular during the era of Catholic Counter-Reformation because it depicts the act of confession and symbolizes the deep, emotional connection between Christ and his followers.

Entrance Guard House at the Gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau

The railroad tracks leading through the guard gate into the Birkenau camp.

Triumph of the Name of Jesus

The painting is displayed as a ceiling in II Gesu, Rome. The painting depicts the themes of light versus darkness, good versus evil, and the lightness and goodness of God. It shows ascending figures which reference those who choose to let God in to their lives as well as damned figures in the shadows who are not shown in the light of God.

[Human Sacrifice]

Depiction of a lower class member of the civilization getting their heart cut out in a sacrificial ritual to the gods.

The Transfiguration

This image depicts Jesus Christ Transfiguring over a mountain top above his followers.

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa

Giovanni Bernini's marble sculpture titled "Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" can be found as a center piece at the Cornaro Chapel in Rome. The sculpture depicts the Spanish nun and mystic, Saint Teresa of Avila, and a religious ecstasy as told in her autobiography. The piece emphasizes Saint Teresa's pleasure in worshipping Christ.

[The Highest Order]

This ancient Mayan diety, Itzam, is giving instruction to his young pupils.

[Palenque]

Palenque is a Mayan Temple located in Mexico and was created to house the tomb of an ancient Mayan king.

Head of Christ

This image depicts a European portrayal of Jesus Christ with a light skin tone, light brown hair and light eyes.

[Chichén Itzá Archaeological Zone]

The Chichén Itzá is one of the many pyramids built by the Ancient Mayan working class. It is located within the Yucatan peninsula.

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[Mayan Moon Goddess with rabbit]

Mayan Moon Goddes Ixchel, seen as an elderly women who is holding a rabbit on her lap. This depiction comes from a Cylinder vase that is displayed in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.