"It's not time to worship yet." The priest said with his back to the visitor.
"It's me, the respected Father Anassaro." Verrocchio put down the things in his hands and prayed side by side with the priest under the gentle eyes of the priest.
After the catastrophe of the last century, although the influence of religion has been greatly weakened, it will still not die. It is just hidden behind the royal power and still spreading faith.
The royal family also strongly supports Catholicism, so basically everyone in Florence is a Catholic, even on the surface.
After the prayer, Father Anassaro faced Verrocchio and saluted respectfully: "Good morning, devout believer, Mr. Verrocchio."
"Good morning, Father Anassaro." Verrocchio returned the greeting.
"Excuse me, why did you come today...?" There was a trace of doubt on Father Anassaro's young and handsome face.
"Ah, one is that the order for the church I went to Berlin to paint has been completed."
"Is that so? That's great." Anassaro smiled.
"Also, I brought a surprise for you." Verrocchio became excited.
He ran behind with the bag, and Father Anassaro followed him, curious about the surprise Verrocchio said.
The two came to a separate room. Verrocchio sat on a stool, took out his work "The Virgin and Child in Berlin" and handed it to Anassaro.
The priest looked at "The Virgin and Child in Berlin", admiring it and being intoxicated.
"Excellent work, Verrocchio, your level has not declined."
"That's ridiculous, dear Anassaro." Verrocchio chuckled twice, "I originally thought my work was very good, but compared with the painting I am going to take out next,
It pales in comparison."
"Huh? You actually praise a painting like this?" Anassaro was slightly surprised, "Whose work is it?"
"Lawrence, you've seen it."
"That student of yours?" Anassaro asked with questioning eyes.
"You will understand after you take a look." Verrocchio took out Anno's work "Journey to Hell" and handed it to Father Anassaro.
When the priest took the painting, the first thing he felt was the strong visual impact.
Later, he saw clearly the content of the painting.
After spending two minutes to fully understand the painting, Anassaro sat in his seat and did not speak for a long time.
However, his arms were shaking slightly, indicating that he was not in a calm mood at the moment.
He grabbed Verrocchio's arm forcefully: "This is an unprecedented and great work, Mr. Verrocchio."
Verrocchio looked at Father Anassaro with a genuine smile: "I knew you would like it, Father."
Anassaro didn't listen to anything, and just continued to look at the oil painting: "Walking in hell with wings that symbolize holiness... Ah, Lord..."
"The Madonna and Child in Berlin" had been forgotten by the two of them, and this epoch-making new work was the focus of their attention.
After a long time, he recovered: "Mr. Verrocchio, can I meet that Mr. Lawrence?"
"Of course, as long as he agrees." Verrocchio followed suit.
Annuo will definitely agree.
"I want to buy this painting..."
"Of course, but there may be a more appropriate way than buying it with money, my Father Anassaro."