Disputation with Simon Magus and Crucifixion of Peter (Disputa con Simon Mago e Crocifissione di san Pietro), by Filippino Lippi, 1482-1485, 15th century, fresco, 230 x 598 cm

Disputation with Simon Magus and Crucifixion of Peter (Disputa con Simon Mago e Crocifissione di san Pietro), by Filippino Lippi, 1482-1485, 15th century, fresco, 230 x 598 cm Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, Brancacci Chapel. Detail. The painting depicts the scene of St. Peter and St. Paul, in the dispute with Simon Magus in front of the Emperor, after the challenge that Peter proposed to the magician, to guess his thoughts; the emperor with a wave of condemnation indicates Simon Magus, with the pagan idol shot down at his feet; the scene is full of famous portraits: the man in profile with the red cap is Antonio del Pollaiuolo. (Antonio Quattrone/Archivio Quattrone/MONDADORI PORTFOLIOvia Getty Images)