“The brush struggles for truth, “The brush struggles for truth,but some mysteries even it cannot solve.” but some mysteries even it cannot solve.”Are they statues or are they real? Are they statues or are they realIt was the first thought to burst into Viviana’s mind as she approached Santo Spirito; her dread of pushing her way through the angry throng had made itself known from the moment she awoke. That dread took flight as she stood at the very back of the crowd, which seemingly grew larger with each new day, looking at the additions to the scene this morn. Though they might look like statues, the four soldiers were very real. “I must paint them one day,” said she to herself, blinking against the sunshine glinting off their armor. With their silver breastplates atop the bright red

