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A Compendium of Information and Images Of and Related to Christian Art and Iconography

JESUS CHRIST

Emblems of the Passion of Christ Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

The emblems of the Passion in which Christ is depicted on the crucifix with imagery and ornate border decoration. Note, amongst other imagery, the crown of thorns to Christ's right hand side, the pillar where Christ was whipped, the whips used for the 39 lashes, the chains which bound Christ overnight in prison, the lance with which a solider pierced Christ's side, and the dice with which the soliders cast lots for Christ's seamless robe. On the right Christ is depicted with a cruciform nimbus with the letters included therein reading "I Am".

Christ Ascending into Heaven

Christ ascending into heaven accompanied by four cherubim. Christ is encircled in an aureole with a sun and moon banner displayed above him.