Karlo Kriveli, 1435 – 1495

The 100 Most Famous Paintings by Karlo Kriveli

The painting that made Karlo Kriveli famous is Annunciation with Saint Emidius (1486); it hangs in the National Gallery, London. Pietà and Virgin and Child (1482) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 227 works by Karlo Kriveli in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Karlo Kriveli
Karlo Kriveli · 1435 – 1495
Born · died
1435 – 1495, Venecija
Movement
Rana renesansa
Works in our catalogue
227
Most famous
Annunciation with Saint Emidius (1486)
Most works at
National Gallery

Karlo Kriveli: the ten masterpieces

Annunciation with Saint Emidius (1486) by Karlo Kriveli
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Annunciation with Saint Emidius

1486 · Oil On Panel · National Gallery, London

The Annunciation with Saint Emidius is a remarkable painting by Carlo Crivelli, created in 1486. This oil on panel artwork is a prime example of Early Renaissance style, characterized by its use of linear perspective, detailed decoration, and everyday objects. The painting depicts the moment when the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Composition and Symbolism The composition of the painting…

Pietà by Karlo Kriveli
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Pietà

Oil On Panel · Vatikan Pinacoteca, Vatikan

To stand before Carlo Crivelli’s depiction of the Pietà is to be enveloped by an atmosphere of exquisite, sorrowful beauty. This masterpiece transcends a mere representation of tragedy; it is a meditation on devotion, loss, and enduring love. The scene centers upon the Virgin Mary, her posture conveying both profound grief and serene acceptance, as she cradles the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. Crivelli, working in the late 15th century…

Virgin and Child (1482) by Karlo Kriveli
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Virgin and Child

1482 · Oil On Canvas · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

To gaze upon this magnificent depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child is to step directly into the luminous, devotional world of the Italian Renaissance. Carlo Crivelli’s Virgin and Child, dating from 1482, is far more than a mere portrait; it is a carefully constructed moment of divine intimacy rendered with breathtaking technical skill. The composition immediately draws the eye to the tender connection between mother and son,…

Annunciation with St Emidius (detail) (1486) by Karlo Kriveli
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Annunciation with St Emidius (detail)

1486 · Oil On Canvas · National Gallery, London

In the quiet corners of art history, few works capture the breathtaking intersection of the divine and the terrestrial as exquisitely as Carlo Crivelli’s Annunciation with Saint Emidius. This masterpiece, a jewel of the Venetian Gothic tradition, invites the viewer into a sacred space where every brushstroke serves a higher purpose. At its heart, the painting depicts the profound moment of the Annunciation—the celestial announcement of Christ's incarnation to the…

Saint Lucy (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
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Saint Lucy

1476 · Tempera On Panel · National Gallery, London

This work presents Saint Lucy, a figure rendered with the distinctive, meticulous hand of Carlo Crivelli. Created about 1476, the painting emerged from a larger, cohesive program. It was originally part of the Four Panels from an Altarpiece, Ascoli Piceno. This grouping was designed to inhabit a specific sacred space, serving the devotional needs of its original setting.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1492) by Karlo Kriveli
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Saint Catherine of Alexandria

1492 · Tempera On Panel · National Gallery, London

The figure of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is presented within a shallow architectural niche, her presence defined by a vertical composition and a sense of quiet dignity. She is rendered in tempera on panel, a medium that allows for the meticulous layering of translucent glazes to build depth and luminosity. Her attire consists of a deep blue gown adorned with shimmering gold embroidery, a vibrant red cloak, and a striking…

Saint Michael (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
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Saint Michael

1476 · Acrylic On Canvas · National Gallery, London

Carlo Crivelli's "Saint Michael," painted around 1476, isn’t merely a depiction of an angel battling a demon; it’s a meticulously crafted tableau of spiritual warfare, brimming with Renaissance artistry and profound symbolism. This panel, once part of a larger altarpiece intended for the church of San Domenico in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, immediately draws the eye into a dynamic scene where youthful Michael, radiating aristocratic beauty yet possessing an undeniable ferocity,…

Madonna and Child (1490) by Karlo Kriveli
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Madonna and Child

1490 · Tempera On Panel

The Virgin Mary sits enveloped in a deep red background, a color that holds the weight of both royalty and sacrifice. She cradles her child with a steady, nurturing grace, her form defined by sharp, linear precision. A crown rests upon her head, catching the light and marking her status within this sacred space. Two apples appear in the composition—one near the bottom right and another toward the top left—resting…

Pietà (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
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Pietà

1476 · Tempera On Panel · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку, Њујорк

The scene is a dense knot of grief, a tight arrangement of figures pressed against a luminous, gold-over-gesso background. At the center, the pale, sculptural flesh of Christ rests heavily, his torso rendered with anatomical precision. The Virgin Mary cradles him, her blue garment edged in reddish gold, her face marked by three large, distinct teardrops. Beside her, the figures of Mary Magdalene and another mourning companion overlap in a…

Annunciation angel (1482) by Karlo Kriveli
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Annunciation angel

1482 · Painting · Städel Museum, Frankfurt

Created in 1482, this panel captures a pivotal moment of celestial intervention. The angel, poised in a state of graceful movement, holds a scroll, signaling the weight of the message being delivered to Mary. The scene unfolds within a structured architectural setting, where a brick wall provides a sense of tangible depth and permanence. A single bird flies above the angel, a subtle detail that punctuates the stillness of the…

More Karlo Kriveli masterpieces, 11 to 100

Пијета (1493) by Karlo Kriveli
#11

Пијета

1493 · Pinacoteca di Brera

Појављење Богоматере и Сина Светом Бартоломеју – Картало Кривели Каталонски ренесансни сликар Карло Кривели створио је остварење које се данас налази у музеју Фине Арти у Будимпешти, Венгрија,…

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Saint Bartholomew (1475) by Karlo Kriveli
#18

Saint Bartholomew

1475

In the quiet, luminous realm of the Early Renaissance, few artists possessed the ability to marry the tactile reality of the physical world with the profound mysteries of…

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Madonna and Child (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
#21

Madonna and Child

1476 · National Gallery

The gaze meets the Madonna and Child, a work by the artist Carlo Crivelli. Created in 1476, this tempera on panel brings the sacred into a tangible, immediate…

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
#35

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

1476 · National Gallery

Carlo Crivelli's "Saint Catherine of Alexandria," painted around 1476, is more than just a devotional image; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the artistic sensibilities of early Renaissance…

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Apostles (1473) by Karlo Kriveli
#36

Apostles

1473

In the quiet, luminous realm of the Italian Renaissance, few works capture the intersection of earthly detail and celestial aspiration as poignantly as Carlo Crivelli’s Apostles. Created in…

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Coronation of the Virgin (1493) by Karlo Kriveli
#37

Coronation of the Virgin

1493 · Pinacoteca di Brera

To gaze upon Carlo Crivelli’s Coronation of the Virgin is to step directly into a moment suspended between earthly splendor and divine glory. This monumental canvas, dating from…

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St Roch (1493) by Karlo Kriveli
#38

St Roch

1493 · Wallace Collection

To stand before Carlo Crivelli’s St Roch is to step directly into the richly colored, deeply symbolic world of the late Italian Quattrocento. This exquisite panel painting, dating…

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Enthroned Madonna (1473) by Karlo Kriveli
#39

Enthroned Madonna

1473 · National Gallery

The year is 1473, and within the bustling workshops of Venice, Carlo Crivelli was meticulously crafting an image destined to resonate through centuries – the “Enthroned Madonna.” This…

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St Jerome and St Augustine (detail) (1490) by Karlo Kriveli
#40

St Jerome and St Augustine (detail)

1490 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia

Carlo Crivelli’s “St. Jerome and St. Augustine,” painted around 1490, isn't merely a depiction of two revered figures; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of intellectual and spiritual contemplation,…

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Pietà by Karlo Kriveli
#41

Pietà

Vatikan Pinacoteca

Carlo Crivelli's Pietà, a masterpiece housed within the Pinacoteca Vaticana, isn’t merely a depiction of loss; it’s an immersion into profound sorrow and a testament to enduring maternal…

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Saint Bartholomew (1475) by Karlo Kriveli
#43

Saint Bartholomew

1475 · Pinacoteca di Brera

Saint Bartholomew is an artwork by Carlo Crivelli, executed in 1475. The work belongs to the Early Renaissance and reflects a Late Gothic decorative sensibility. It represents a…

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Madonna and Child Enthroned (1477) by Karlo Kriveli
#45

Madonna and Child Enthroned

1477 · Szépművészeti Múzeum

To gaze upon Carlo Crivelli's Madonna and Child Enthroned is to step directly into the luminous heart of the Italian Renaissance, yet to find echoes of a more…

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Triptych of Camerino (1482) by Karlo Kriveli
#46

Triptych of Camerino

1482 · Pinacoteca di Brera

To stand before this magnificent triptych is to step directly into the devotional heart of the late Quattrocento. This three-paneled altarpiece, dating from 1482, does not merely depict…

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Saint George (1472) by Karlo Kriveli
#48

Saint George

1472

The figure of Saint George emerges from the panel, a warrior caught in a moment of eternal struggle. Painted by Carlo Crivelli in 1472, this work presents the…

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Saint George and the dragon (1490) by Karlo Kriveli
#86

Saint George and the dragon

1490

In the heart of the Early Renaissance, few images capture the visceral tension between good and evil as poignantly as Carlo Crivelli’s Saint George and the Dragon. Painted…

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St John the Baptist (1488) by Karlo Kriveli
#88

St John the Baptist

1488 · Muzej umetnosti i arheologije Ešmolean

In the quiet stillness of Carlo Crivelli’s 1488 masterpiece, St John the Baptist, one encounters more than a mere religious portrait; one enters a sacred dialogue between the…

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Virgin and Child Enthroned (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
#89

Virgin and Child Enthroned

1476 · Szépművészeti Múzeum

In the quiet sanctity of the late 15th century, few artists could command the eye with as much decorative splendor and spiritual intensity as Carlo Crivelli. His masterpiece,…

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Saint James (1473) by Karlo Kriveli
#90

Saint James

1473

In the quiet, textured depths of Carlo Crivelli’s Saint James, painted in 1473, viewers are transported to the dawn of the Italian Renaissance. This intimate masterpiece, rendered on…

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Saint Francis (1470) by Karlo Kriveli
#91

Saint Francis

1470

In the quiet, luminous realm of the Early Renaissance, few artists captured the intersection of the divine and the earthly with as much meticulous precision as Carlo Crivelli.…

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Apostles (1473) by Karlo Kriveli
#92

Apostles

1473

In the quiet sanctity of the 15th century, few artists possessed the ability to marry the divine with the tactile as masterfully as Carlo Crivelli. His 1473 masterpiece,…

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Saint Bartholomew (1473) by Karlo Kriveli
#93

Saint Bartholomew

1473

In the quiet, luminous realm of the Early Renaissance, few works capture the intersection of human vulnerability and divine grace as poignantly as Carlo Crivelli’s Saint Bartholomew. Created…

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Virgin proclamation (1482) by Karlo Kriveli
#94

Virgin proclamation

1482 · Städel Museum

In the quietude of 1482, Carlo Crivelli captured a moment that transcends the boundaries of time and space. The Virgin Proclamation is not merely a depiction of a…

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St Peter and St Paul (detail) (1490) by Karlo Kriveli
#98

St Peter and St Paul (detail)

1490 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia

Carlo Crivelli's "St Peter and St Paul" (circa 1490) isn’t merely a depiction of two revered saints; it’s a meticulously crafted portal into the heart of late medieval…

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Christ's prayer on Oelber (1468) by Karlo Kriveli
#99

Christ's prayer on Oelber

1468

The Christ's prayer on Oelber is a remarkable painting by the Italian artist Carlo Crivelli, created in 1468. This tempera on panel artwork measures 23 x 46 cm…

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Portrait of a Man by Karlo Kriveli
#100

Portrait of a Man

This Portrait of a Man is a work by the Venetian artist Carlo Crivelli. Born in Venice, Italy, Crivelli established himself as a significant presence in the artistic…

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Karlo Kriveli's paintings by period

The subjects Karlo Kriveli painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Karlo Kriveli's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Karlo Kriveli Paintings from this list
National Gallery, LondonNational Gallery London 27 Annunciation with Saint Emidius, Annunciation with St Emidius (detail), Saint Lucy
Pinacoteca di Brera, MilanPinacoteca di Brera Milan 10 Virgin and Child, Пијета, Coronation of the Virgin
Musée du Petit Palais, AvinjonaMusée du Petit Palais Avinjona 4 Saint Lucy, Saint Augustine, Saint Nicholas
Bonnefanten Museum, MaastriktBonnefanten Museum Maastrikt 3 St Antony of Padua, St Dominic, St Ambrose
Gemäldegalerie, BerlinGemäldegalerie Berlin 4 Saint Benedict, Bonaventure
Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, VenecijaGallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia Venecija 4 St Jerome and St Augustine (detail), St Peter and St Paul (detail)
Vatikan Pinacoteca, VatikanVatikan Pinacoteca Vatikan 2 Pietà, Pietà
Städel Museum, FrankfurtStädel Museum Frankfurt 2 Annunciation angel, Virgin proclamation

Karlo Kriveli, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 1450s
    Saint Lucy (1450) by Karlo Kriveli
    Rank 13 / 100

    Saint Lucy

    Age 15 – 24 · Musée du Petit Palais
  2. 1460s
  3. 1470s
    Saint Lucy (1476) by Karlo Kriveli
    #5 of 100

    Saint Lucy

    Age 35 – 44 · National Gallery

    This work presents Saint Lucy, a figure rendered with the distinctive, meticulous hand of Carlo Crivelli. Created about 1476, the painting emerged from a larger, cohesive program. It…

  4. 1480s
    Annunciation with Saint Emidius (1486) by Karlo Kriveli
    Rank 1 / 100

    Annunciation with Saint Emidius

    Age 45 – 54 · National Gallery

    The Annunciation with Saint Emidius is a remarkable painting by Carlo Crivelli, created in 1486. This oil on panel artwork is a prime example of Early Renaissance style,…

  5. 1490s
    Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1492) by Karlo Kriveli
    #6 of 100

    Saint Catherine of Alexandria

    Age 55 – 60 · National Gallery

    The figure of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is presented within a shallow architectural niche, her presence defined by a vertical composition and a sense of quiet dignity. She…

Karlo Kriveli's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Karlo Kriveli best known for?Show the answer

Annunciation with Saint Emidius (1486), National Gallery, London. Next come Pietà and Virgin and Child (1482).

How old was Karlo Kriveli when painting Annunciation with Saint Emidius?Show the answer

51 years old: Annunciation with Saint Emidius dates from 1486 and Karlo Kriveli was born in 1435.

What are Karlo Kriveli's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

Annunciation with Saint Emidius, Pietà, Virgin and Child, Annunciation with St Emidius (detail), Saint Lucy, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Michael, Madonna and Child, Pietà and Annunciation angel. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did Karlo Kriveli paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 227 works by Karlo Kriveli, dated from 1450 to 1493.

In which museums can I see Karlo Kriveli's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in National Gallery (London), Pinacoteca di Brera (Milan) and Musée du Petit Palais (Avinjona). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Karlo Kriveli paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

In 1470s: 42 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Saint Lucy.

What are the first and last famous paintings of Karlo Kriveli?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Saint Lucy (1450), the latest Пијета (1493).

What were Karlo Kriveli's favourite subjects?Show the answer

Religious (31), Saints (25) and Virgin mary (20), among the 100 works on this page.

Which technique did Karlo Kriveli favour?Show the answer

Tempera On Panel: 19 of the 100 works on this page.

What art movement is Karlo Kriveli part of?Show the answer

Rana renesansa, as the paintings on this page show.

Which masterpieces by Karlo Kriveli hang at the National Gallery?Show the answer

Annunciation with Saint Emidius, Annunciation with St Emidius (detail) and Saint Lucy are among the 9 works on this page held by the National Gallery, London.

Can I own a reproduction of a Karlo Kriveli masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of Karlo Kriveli

Individualista iz Veneta

Rođen u Veneciji, Karlo Kriveli potekao je iz porodice slikara, što je verovatno oblikovalo njegovo rano razumevanje zanata. Svoje formativne godine proveo je upijajući stilski pravci regije Veneto, crpeći inspiraciju iz škole Vivarini i linearne preciznosti padovanske tradicije. Bio je čovek posebnih, često tvrdoglavih senzibiliteta. Dok su se njegovi savremenici kretali ka naturalizmu ranog renesansa, Karlo Kriveli je zadržao odanost dekorativnom obilju pozno-gotičkog stila. Taj izbor učinio ga je jedinstvenom figurom petnaestog veka, umetnikom koji je balansirao između starog i novog načina izražavanja kroz izuzetno lični, gotovo maniristički ekspresionizam.

Njegov život obeležio je iznenadni odlazak iz venecijanskog centra. Godine 1457, nakon pravnog spora koji je uključivao zavođenje udate žene, napustio je Veneciju. Ovo razdoblje izgnanstva odnelo ga je ka regiji Marche, konkretno u područje oko Ascoli Picena. Na ovim istočnim italijanskim teritorijama pronašao je drugačiju vrstu uspeha, postajući plodni tvorac oltarskih dela. On nije bio sledbenik tadašnjih prevaziđajućih trendova; umesto toga, negovao je stil koji je davao prioritet jasnoći i oštroj, linearnoj definiciji forme, često radeći izolovano od velikih umetničkih promena koje su se odvijale u glavnim italijanskim centrima.

Tehnika i iluzija prisustva

Radovi Karla Krivelija definiisani su tehničkom virtuoznošću koja je nastojala da premosti jaz između svetog i opipljivog. Bio je majstor trompe l'oeil tehnike, koristeći boju da sa zatekujućom preciznošću oponaša fizički svet. On nije samo predstavljao predmete; pokušavao je da ih učini da zauzimaju isti prostor kao i posmatrač. Njegove površine su često prepune simulirane mermerne arhitekture, girlandi od voća i pergamentnih cartellini koji kao da izlaze direktno iz ploče. Ova opsesija materijalnošću bila je ključna za njegov devocionalni cilj, stvarajući osećaj neposrednosti za one koji su stajali ispred njegovih oltarskih slika.

Njegov pristup boji i svetlosti bio je istovremeno briljantan i promišljen. Koristio je zlatno list, često bušćen složenim šarama, kako bi stvorio nadzemni sjaj koji je kontrastirao sa realističnim teksturama svile, dragulja i kamena. Njegove figure često poseduju preterivu bledoću i besprekorn kompleksan ten, prikazane oštrim konturama koje naglašavaju njihovu skulpturalnu kvalitetnost. Ova kombinacija visoko dekorativnog i intenzivno realističnog stvorila je vizuelni jezik koji je bio jedinstveno njegov, karakteriše ga:

  • Snažan linearno-dekorativni senz.
  • Upotreba izdignutih elemenata za simulaciju dubine.
  • Preferencija ka simetričnim i pažljivo konstruisanim kompozicijama.
  • Naglasak na taktilnim svojstvima različitih materijala.

Nasleđe detalja

Delo koje je za sobom ostavio, od kojeg mnoga borave u kolekcijama kao što su Pinacoteca di Brera i National Gallery, otkriva slikara neprocenjivog tehničkog umeća. Njegove Madone i prikazi svetaca obeleženi su neobičnim ekspresionizmom, gde su gestovi često preuveličani kako bi preneli duboku emociju. Bio je slikar detalja, od sjaja viteškog oklopa do delikatnih nabora Djevice Marije. Čak i dok se renesansa pomerala ka drugačijim idealima perspektive i proporcije, Karlo Kriveli je ostao posvećen svojoj pedantnoj, izuzetno detaljnoj viziji, osiguravajući svoje mesto kao jedan od najprepoznatljivijih glasova svog doba.

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