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Painting numerous frescoes, those in the cathedral of Prato, repre- senting scenes from the lives of S. John the Baptist and S. Stephen — a group from which we engrave (Fig. 128, — Fig. 128.— S. John the Baptist taking leave of his Parents. By Fra Filippo Lippi. In the Cathedral of Prato. are considered the best ; the Lamentation over the death of S. Stephen is especially fine : those in the cathedral of Spoleto are also much admired. Filippo Lippi was the greatest colourist of his age : he was also a great reformer