The Virgin Mary was often painted in

as a very expensive pigment called

is used. Also blue is the colour of the sky and heavens, a symbol of her title the

However, her head is often covered with a veil showing her as a

and

St John the Baptist is often depicted

as he was the youngest disciple. He is seen wearing

as he was the last disciple to leave JC on the cross.

He often supports Mary this is a symbol of the

Mary Magdalene is often depicted at the foot of Christ rubbing anointment into his feet as a reference to the

There are also often references to her previous life as a

and transition to a spiritual life of chastity

is often depicted holding up a veil which alludes to her presence at

and the famous relic of the veil bearing the likeness of Christ's face

The Adoration of the Magi was painted in 1423 by

It's style is

It was painted using

with

The Deposition was painted by

in 1435, using

on

It's in the

style and was commissioned by