Carracci-Purgatory - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Purgatory is a concept in Roman Catholicism and some other Christian denominations that refers to a state or place where souls undergo purification after death, in preparation for entering heaven. According to this belief, those who die in a state of grace but with unconfessed or unfulfilled sins must undergo a period of purification in purgatory, during which they are cleansed of their impurities and made ready for the beatific vision of God. The concept of purgatory is based on passages in the Bible and on early Christian teachings and traditions. It is seen as a way of balancing God's mercy with the demands of justice, as those who die with venial (less serious) sins are able to receive divine mercy and enter heaven, while also making satisfaction for their sins and avoiding the punishment they would otherwise face. The concept of purgatory has been a subject of debate and controversy within Christianity, with some denominations rejecting it outright.

paintings 1610 paintings 1610 s paintings from italy 1610 s religious paintings 17th century oil on canvas paintings 17th century paintings in the pinacoteca vaticana 17th century paintings of madonna and child 17th century paintings of angels with humans angels pointing up christian figures on clouds paintings of madonna and child in the pinacoteca vaticana paintings of purgatory paintings of angels in the vatican city people with fire in art religious paintings by lodovico carracci vatican white and yellow clothing italian art religious art

1600 - 1700

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