Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (Distribuzione delle elemosine e morte di Anania), by Masaccio, 1425-1428, 15th Century, fresco, 230 x 170 cm

Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (Distribuzione delle elemosine e morte di Anania), by Masaccio, 1425-1428, 15th Century, fresco, 230 x 170 cm Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, Brancacci Chapel. Detail. St. Peter and St, John giving handout to poor countrymen and countrywomen; among them, a woman with a child, who occupies the central position in the scene, symbolizing Charity; down, a close-up of Ananias, punished with death after having kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it. (Antonio Quattrone/Archivio Quattrone/MONDADORI PORTFOLIOvia Getty Images)