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      Masaccio, 1401 – 1428

      The 97 Most Famous Masaccio Paintings, Ranked

      The best-loved painting by Masaccio is Sveta Trojica (1428). Prisilnica (1425) and The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden (1426) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 97 works by Masaccio: here are the 97 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

      Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portrait of Masaccio
      Masaccio · 1401 – 1428
      Born · died
      1401 – 1428, San Giovanni Valdarno
      Movement
      Zgodnja renesansa
      Works in our catalogue
      97
      Most famous
      Sveta Trojica (1428)
      Most works at
      Santa Maria del Carmine

      Top 10 Masaccio paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      Sveta Trojica (1428) by Masaccio
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      Sveta Trojica

      1428 · Freska

      Sveta Trojica Masaccio je s svojim delom freska, ki je označila začetek Renesanse v Italiji, postavil nove temelje umetnosti. To delo, ustvarjeno leta 1425, velja za eno najpomembnejših umetnostnih dosežkov obdobja zrečne renesanse. Srečati ga lahko v znameniti firentinškem cerkvi Santa Maria Novella, ki je prava temeljita postaja za vse ljubitelje umetnosti. Umetniške inovacije Masaccio je s svojim delom Sveta Trojica predstavil revolucionarno umetniško vizijo, ki je prinesla številne inovacije.…

      Prisilnica (1425) by Masaccio
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      Prisilnica

      1425 · Freska

      Scena se odvija v kapeli Brancacci v bazilici Santa Maria del Carmine v Firentzi. Tu freska z naslovom Prisilnica avtorja Masaccia oživlja biblijsko pripovedovanje na stene kapele. To delo, ki ga je naročil Felice Brancacci, predstavlja pomemben del širšega cikla, posvečenega življenju svetega Petra. Zrak v kapeli se zdi prežet težavo te svete zgodovine, ko se figure premikajo skozi trenutek globokega pomena.

      The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden (1426) by Masaccio
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      The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden

      1426 · Fresco

      The heavy silence of the Brancacci Chapel in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, Italy, holds the weight of a profound tragedy. Here, the walls breathe with the story of The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, a fresco painted by Masaccio around 1425. The air seems to thicken around the figures as they face their sudden, irreversible departure from paradise. This scene marks the beginning of…

      Izdelavo 'Trezorja denarja' (podrobnost) by Masaccio
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      Izdelavo 'Trezorja denarja' (podrobnost)

      Freska

      ‘Naklon’, originalni naslov je ‘Trpeza Kristusa’, je ena najpomembnejših fresk, ki jo je ustvaril italijanec Masaccio (1401-1428), eden prvih in najbolj vplivnih umetnikov renesanse. Ta delček iz znamenite freske v kapeli Brancacci v Firencah predstavlja ne le zgodovinski trenutek, ampak tudi prelomno točko v evropski umetnosti – začetek modernega načina razumevanja perspektive, svetlobe in človeške figure. Masaccio je s tem delom postavil novo standard za realistično slikanje, ki ga so…

      Predella panel from the Pisa Altar (1426) by Masaccio
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      Predella panel from the Pisa Altar

      1426 · Oil On Panel · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin

      To stand before this Predella panel from the Pisa Altar is to encounter a moment frozen in time, yet vibrating with raw, undeniable human drama. Dating to 1426, this work captures Masaccio at the zenith of his revolutionary power. It is not merely a depiction of the Crucifixion; it is a profound meditation on sacrifice, community, and the weight of divine narrative rendered with startling immediacy. The composition draws the…

      The Madonna of Humility (1424) by Masaccio
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      The Madonna of Humility

      1424 · Tempera On Panel

      In the quiet, profound stillness of Masaccio’s The Madonna of Humility, we encounter one of the most moving snapshots of the Early Italian Renaissance. Created around 1424, this masterpiece transcends mere religious iconography to offer a window into a moment of raw, maternal intimacy. The scene is set not upon a celestial throne, but on the earth itself, where the Virgin Mary sits upon a blue patterned cushion. This choice…

      Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
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      Trinity (detail)

      1425 · Fresco · Santa Maria Novella, Firence

      The image presents a detail from a fresco painting created in 1425 by Masaccio. Within this specific view, a figure is depicted that appears to be Mary Magdalene, identified by the traditional iconography of her long hair and a head covering. She possesses a contemplative expression, directing her gaze slightly downwards toward an object held in her right hand, which may be interpreted as a symbol of faith or devotion.

      Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece (1426) by Masaccio
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      Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece

      1426 · Tempera On Panel · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin

      In the quiet, hallowed halls of art history, few works capture the dawn of a new era as poignantly as Masaccio’s Two Panels from the Pisa Altarpiece. Completed in 1426, these panels are far more than mere fragments of a lost polyptych; they are windows into a transformative moment when the rigid conventions of the Gothic period began to dissolve, giving way to the profound humanism of the Early Italian…

      Trinity (1425) by Masaccio
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      Trinity

      1425 · Fresco · Santa Maria Novella, Firence

      To step before Masaccio’s Holy Trinity is to witness the exact moment when the flattened, symbolic world of the Middle Ages dissolved into the profound, breathing reality of the Renaissance. Painted between 1425 and 1427 within the hallowed walls of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, this fresco does not merely depict a religious scene; it carves a hole in the very wall of the chapel, inviting the viewer to step…

      Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
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      Trinity (detail)

      1425 · Acrylic On Canvas · Santa Maria Novella, Firence

      Masaccio’s “Trinity (detail),” housed within the magnificent Santa Maria Novella in Florence, isn't merely a fresco; it’s a pivotal moment in art history – a visual manifesto declaring the arrival of the High Renaissance. Painted between 1425 and 1427, this intimate section captures the essence of Masaccio’s revolutionary approach to depicting reality, a departure from the stylized elegance of the preceding Gothic era and a profound influence on generations of…

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      Trinity (scheme of the perspective) (1425) by Masaccio
      #12

      Trinity (scheme of the perspective)

      1425 · Santa Maria Novella

      Masaccio’s “Trinity (Scheme of the Perspective),” painted in 1425-1427, isn’t merely a depiction of a sacred subject; it’s a profound demonstration of artistic innovation—a pivotal moment where the…

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      Crucifixion (1426) by Masaccio
      #22

      Crucifixion

      1426 · Museo di Capodimonte

      Masaccio’s Crucifixion, painted in 1426 during his tragically brief career, isn’t merely a depiction of a pivotal biblical event; it’s a foundational moment in Western art. Born in…

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      Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (1425) by Masaccio
      #48

      Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias

      1425

      In the quiet, profound depths of Masaccio’s Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias, we encounter a moment where the divine intersects with the earthly through the simple,…

      Madonna with Child and Angels (1426) by Masaccio
      #78

      Madonna with Child and Angels

      1426 · National Gallery

      Masaccio's "Madonna with Child and Angels," painted in 1426, stands as a monumental work—a pivotal moment in the burgeoning Renaissance. More than simply a depiction of the Virgin…

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      Adoration of the Magi (1426) by Masaccio
      #85

      Adoration of the Magi

      1426 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

      To stand before Masaccio’s Adoration of the Magi is not merely to observe a painting; it is to step directly into the revolutionary atmosphere of the early Italian…

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      St. Andrew (1426) by Masaccio
      #93

      St. Andrew

      1426 · J. Paul Getty Museum

      A Revolutionary Vision of Faith: Masaccio’s St. Andrew Masaccio's *St. Andrew*, painted in 1426, is a landmark work of the Early Renaissance, embodying the seismic shift towards naturalism…

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      Crucifixion of St Peter (1426) by Masaccio
      #97

      Crucifixion of St Peter

      1426 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

      Masaccio's 1426 painting, *Crucifixion of St. Peter*, is not merely a depiction of a pivotal moment in Christian history; it’s a foundational cornerstone of the Early Italian Renaissance.…

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      Masaccio's canvases, period by period

      What Masaccio painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Masaccio's canvases hang

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

      Museum City Works by Masaccio Paintings from this list
      Santa Maria del Carmine, FirenceSanta Maria del Carmine Firence 7 View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration), Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (right view), Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (left view)
      Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, BerlinStaatliche Museen zu Berlin Berlin 6 Predella panel from the Pisa Altar, Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece, Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo)
      Gemäldegalerie, BerlinGemäldegalerie Berlin 5 Martyrdom of San Giovanni Battista, A Bearded Carmelite Saint, San Agustín
      Santa Maria Novella, FirenceSanta Maria Novella Firence 4 Trinity (detail), Trinity, Trinity (detail)
      Lindenau-Museum, AltengauLindenau-Museum Altengau 3 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail), Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail), Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane
      National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 2 Profile Portrait of a Young Man, Madonna of Humility
      National Gallery, LondonNational Gallery London 2 Madonna with Child and Angels, St.Girolamo end Giovanni Battista
      Museo di Capodimonte, NapoliMuseo di Capodimonte Napoli 1 Crucifixion

      Masaccio's best-loved canvases, year by year

      Some ten years of painting, 1420 to 1428, hold the dated canvases of Masaccio on this page: walk through them year by year.

      1. 1420
      2. 1422
      3. 1422
      4. 1422
        San Giovenale Triptych. Left panel (1422) by Masaccio
        Canvas 63 of 97

        San Giovenale Triptych. Left panel

        Age 21

        The San Giovenale Triptych, Left Panel by Masaccio is a seminal work of art that showcases the artist's innovative style and technique. Created in 1422, this painting is…

      5. 1422
      6. 1423
      7. 1423
      8. 1424
        The Madonna of Humility (1424) by Masaccio
        6 of 97

        The Madonna of Humility

        Age 23

        In the quiet, profound stillness of Masaccio’s The Madonna of Humility, we encounter one of the most moving snapshots of the Early Italian Renaissance. Created around 1424, this…

      9. 1424
        Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail) (1424) by Masaccio
        21 of 97

        Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail)

        Age 23 · Lindenau-Museum

        The garden holds a heavy stillness. In this detail from 1424, a single figure kneels upon the earth, hands clasped in a tight knot of devotion. The light…

      10. 1424
      11. 1424
        Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (1424) by Masaccio
        62 of 97

        Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane

        Age 23 · Lindenau-Museum

        The painting Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane is a renowned work by the Italian artist Masaccio, created in 1424. This tempera painting, measuring 62 x 44 cm,…

      12. 1425
        Prisilnica (1425) by Masaccio
        Canvas 2 of 97

        Prisilnica

        Age 24

        Scena se odvija v kapeli Brancacci v bazilici Santa Maria del Carmine v Firentzi. Tu freska z naslovom Prisilnica avtorja Masaccia oživlja biblijsko pripovedovanje na stene kapele. To…

      13. 1425
        Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
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        Trinity (detail)

        Age 24 · Santa Maria Novella

        The image presents a detail from a fresco painting created in 1425 by Masaccio. Within this specific view, a figure is depicted that appears to be Mary Magdalene,…

      14. 1425
        Trinity (1425) by Masaccio
        9 of 97

        Trinity

        Age 24 · Santa Maria Novella

        To step before Masaccio’s Holy Trinity is to witness the exact moment when the flattened, symbolic world of the Middle Ages dissolved into the profound, breathing reality of…

      15. 1425
        Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
        10 of 97

        Trinity (detail)

        Age 24 · Santa Maria Novella

        Masaccio’s “Trinity (detail),” housed within the magnificent Santa Maria Novella in Florence, isn't merely a fresco; it’s a pivotal moment in art history – a visual manifesto declaring…

      16. 1426
        The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden (1426) by Masaccio
        Ranked 3 of 97

        The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden

        Age 25

        The heavy silence of the Brancacci Chapel in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, Italy, holds the weight of a profound tragedy. Here, the walls…

      17. 1426
        Predella panel from the Pisa Altar (1426) by Masaccio
        Canvas 5 of 97

        Predella panel from the Pisa Altar

        Age 25 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

        To stand before this Predella panel from the Pisa Altar is to encounter a moment frozen in time, yet vibrating with raw, undeniable human drama. Dating to 1426,…

      18. 1426
        Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece (1426) by Masaccio
        Ranked 8 of 97

        Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece

        Age 25 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

        In the quiet, hallowed halls of art history, few works capture the dawn of a new era as poignantly as Masaccio’s Two Panels from the Pisa Altarpiece. Completed…

      19. 1426
        View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration) (1426) by Masaccio
        Ranked 11 of 97

        View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration)

        Age 25 · Santa Maria del Carmine

        Masaccio's View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration), painted in 1426, isn’t merely a depiction of a church interior; it’s a pivotal moment in art history – a…

      20. 1427
      21. 1427
        Baptism of the Neophytes (1427) by Masaccio
        20 of 97

        Baptism of the Neophytes

        Age 26

        The Baptism of the Neophytes is a renowned fresco painted by Masaccio in the early 15th century. This iconic artwork is part of the decoration of the Brancacci…

      22. 1427
        Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo) (1427) by Masaccio
        77 of 97

        Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo)

        Age 26 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

        In the quiet intimacy of the Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo), we witness one of the most profound transformations in the history of Western art. Painted in 1427…

      23. 1428
        Sveta Trojica (1428) by Masaccio
        1 of 97

        Sveta Trojica

        Age 27

        Sveta Trojica Masaccio je s svojim delom freska, ki je označila začetek Renesanse v Italiji, postavil nove temelje umetnosti. To delo, ustvarjeno leta 1425, velja za eno najpomembnejših…

      24. 1428
      25. 1428

      About Masaccio's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Masaccio?Read the answer

      Sveta Trojica (1428), followed by Prisilnica (1425) and The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden (1426).

      What age was Masaccio when Sveta Trojica was painted?Read the answer

      Masaccio, born in 1401, was 27 years old: Sveta Trojica dates from 1428.

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Masaccio?Read the answer

      Sveta Trojica, Prisilnica, The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, Izdelavo 'Trezorja denarja' (podrobnost), Predella panel from the Pisa Altar, The Madonna of Humility, Trinity (detail), Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece, Trinity and Trinity (detail). Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Masaccio paint in all?Read the answer

      97 works by Masaccio are in our catalogue, dated 1420 to 1428.

      Where can I see Masaccio's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Santa Maria del Carmine (Firence), Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Berlin) and Gemäldegalerie (Berlin); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Masaccio paint the best-loved canvases?Read the answer

      In 1426, which gave 41 of the 97 works on this page, The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden among them.

      Which are Masaccio's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Madonna of Humility (1420); the latest is Sveta Trojica (1428).

      What did Masaccio paint most often?Read the answer

      Saints (30), Religious (25) and Renaissance (15), across the 97 works on this page.

      Which medium did Masaccio paint in most often?Read the answer

      Acrylic On Canvas, used in 9 of the 97 works on this page.

      Which movement is Masaccio's painting part of?Read the answer

      Zgodnja renesansa, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Masaccio canvases hang at the Santa Maria del Carmine?Read the answer

      The Santa Maria del Carmine, Firence holds 7 of the works on this page, among them View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration), Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (right view) and Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (left view).

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Masaccio canvas?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Masaccio: a life in paint

      Masaccio (1401-1428): Zora renesančnega realizma

      Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone, bolj znan kot Masaccio (kar pomeni "nerudnega Tomaža"), je bil ključna osebnost zgodnjega italijanskega renesansa. Rojeni 21. decembra 1401 v San Giovanniju Valdarnu v Italiji in tragično umrl leta 1428, je s svojo kratko kariero revolucioniral slikarstvo z inovativnim realizmom, perspektivo in chiaroscuro (uporaba močnih kontrastov med svetlobo in temo). Kljub kratekemu življenju je bil Masaccijev vpliv na naslednje generacije umetnikov izjemen, saj je vzpostavil nov standard naturalizma in vplival na pot zahodne umetnosti.

      Zgodnje življenje in usposabljanje

      • Izvor: Rojeni Giovanniu di Simone Cassaiju, notarju, in Jacopi di Martinozzo. Družinsko ime Cassai izvira iz poklica njegovega očetovega dedka, ki je bil izdelovalec omaric.
      • Zgodnja leta: Osirčel star pet let po smrti očeta, imel brata Giovannija (Lo Scheggia), ki je postal tudi slikar.
      • Usposabljanje: Podrobnosti Masaccijevega umetniškega usposabljanja ostajajo večinoma neznane, kar je nenavadno za renesančne umetnike. Verjame se, da se je okoli 12. leta začel učiti pri mojstru, vendar ni bilo ugotovljeno nobenega določenega mentorja. Pomanjkanje dokumentiranega usposabljanja dodaja skrivnost njegovemu hitremu razvoju in inovativnim tehnikam.
      • Članstvo v cehu: 7. januarja 1422 se je pridružil cehu slikarjev (Arte de’ Medici e Speziali) v Firencah, kar pomeni njegov izstop kot neodvisen mojster umetnosti.

      Umetniški razvoj in glavna dela

      • Zgodnji vplivi: Sprva je bil pod vplivom Giotta di Bondonea, predhodnika znanega po svojem naturalizmu, Masaccio pa ga je hitro presegel v razumevanju perspektive in anatomije. Navdih je črpal tudi iz arhitektonskih inovacij Filippa Brunelleschija, zlasti Brunelleschijevi ponovni odkritvi linearne perspektive.
      • Ključne inovacije: Masaccio je utrdil več revolucionarnih tehnik:
        • Linearna perspektiva: Uporabil je točke pobega in matematično natančnost za ustvarjanje prepričljive iluzije globine na dvodimenzionalni površini.
        • Chiaroscuro: Mojstrsko je uporabljal svetlobo in senco za modeliranje oblik, kar je ustvarilo občutek volumna in realizma, ki ga prej v slikarstvu ni bilo.
        • Naturalizem: Upodobil je figure z anatomsko natančnostjo in čustvenim izrazom, se oddaljil od stiliziranih predstav prejšnjih obdobij.
      • Pomembna dela:
        • San Giovenale Triptych (okoli 1422): Zgodnje delo, ki kaže njegov razvijajoči se spretnost v perspektivi in naturalistični upodobitvi.
        • Madonna and Child with St. Anne (okoli 1423-1425): Sodeloovanje z Masolinom, ki prikazuje Masaccijev naraščajoči realizem poleg bolj tradicionalnega sloga Masolina.
        • Freske kapele Brancacci (okoli 1425-1428): Njegova najbolj slavna in vplivna dela, ki se nahajajo v cerkvi Santa Maria del Carmine v Firencah. Te freske, vključno z "Davkom denarja", "Izgnanstvom iz raja" in "Sv. Peter krsti neofite", so pomembna dela zgodnjega renesančnega slikarstva.

      Zgodovinski pomen in zapuščina

      Masaccijev vpliv na pot zahodne umetnosti je nemerljiv, kljub njegovi tragično kratki karieri. Njegove inovacije v perspektivi, chiaroscuro in naturalizmu so temeljito spremenile način upodabljanja sveta s slikarstvom. Učinkovito je zapolnil vrzel med srednjeveškimi umetniškimi konvencijami in nastajajočimi ideali renesanse.

      • Vpliv na naslednje umetnike: Masaccijevo delo je globoko vplivalo na generacije slikarjev, vključno z Donatellom, Leonardom da Vincijem, Michelangelom in Rafaelom. Intenzivno so študirali njegove freske, sprejemali in prilagajali njegove tehnike svojemu slogu.
      • Temelj za visoki renesanso: Njegov poudarek na realizmu in človeških čustvih je položil temelj umetniškim dosežkom visokega renesanse.
      • Vasarijev račun: Biograf Giorgio Vasari je prepoznal Masaccijevega genija, ga hvalil kot "najboljšega slikarja svoje generacije" in poudarjal njegovo sposobnost imitirati naravo z neprimerljivo spretnostjo.
      • Tragična izguba: Njegova smrt v starosti 26 let je bila žalostna za sodobnike, kot je bil Filippo Brunelleschi, ki je obžaloval izgubo tako izjemnega talenta.

      Zaključek

      Masaccijeva zapuščina ostaja ena najpomembnejših in vplivnih umetnikov v zgodovini. Stoji kot ključna osebnost prehoda od srednjeveške do renesančne umetnosti, za vedno spremenil način, kako zaznavamo in upodabljamo svet s slikarstvom. Njegova kratka, a briljantna kariera je dokaz moči inovacij in trajnega vpliva umetniškega genija.

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