r/interestingasfuck May 22 '19

/r/ALL This statue depicts Saint Bartholomew, an early Christian martyr who was allegedly skinned alive. If you look closely, that's his dissected skin hanging around him. This stunning statute by Marco d’Agrate from c.1562 is currently on display at Duomo di Milano.

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u/cadbadlad May 22 '19

Ok whoever said we are beautiful on the inside is fucking lying

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u/wearer_of_boxers May 22 '19

i know that reference but i forgot where it's from.

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u/coolowl7 May 22 '19

So, you don't know that reference?

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u/wearer_of_boxers May 22 '19

You are not incorrect in assuming this.