St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup'. Legend is that cup of poisoned wine was passed to St John and, as he blessed it, the poison rose up in the form of a serpent. Bible: Matthew 20:23. Alonso Cano (1601-1667) Spanish painter.

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St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup'. Legend is that cup of poisoned wine was passed to St John and, as he blessed it, the poison rose up in the form of a serpent. Bible: Matthew 20:23. Alonso Cano (1601-1667) Spanish painter.

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