Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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What is a nun’s shield and why were these miniature works of art created? Journey to 17th and 18th century Mexico and learn the fascinating history of nun’s shields, or badges, as exemplified in Nun’s Shield by Fray Miguel de Herrera, in this week’s Masterpiece Minute podcast episode.

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