Fra Angelico: the Armadio degli Argenti 6

The Via Dolorosa
O.T. reference Isaiah ch 53 v 7 : 'he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter'
The Disrobing of Christ

0.T. reference Psalm 21 v 18: 'They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.'


The Crucifixion

O.T. reference Isaiah ch 53 v 5: 'But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed.'

The Deposition

O.T. reference Isaiah ch11 v10: In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious.



The Descent into Limbo

O.T. reference Psalm 107 v14; 'He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.'

The Marys at the Tomb

O.T. reference Psalm139 18: 'If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.'

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