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Mocking of Christ (cell 7)

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walwyn Sun, 05/04/2025 - 10:06
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In cell 7 of San Marco monastery a fresco, by Fra Angelico assisted by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicts a blindfolded Christ who is enthroned holding a cane and a globe. Hands are slapping and striking him, and faces spitting at him.In the foreground are the grieving mother and St Dominic in prayer.

 

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