Mocking Of Christ
The photo above is a work made by the artist Fra Angelico. It is a renaissance art piece. The painting was completed in 1441. Jesus is the subject of this art. In the piece Jesus sits on a throne in the Center, holding a staff in his left hand and a orb in his right hand. On top of his head is a crown on thorns, behind his head is a halo, and to the left of his face is what appears to be a man spitting on him. There are four hands floating around him possibly a symbol of his divinity. Yet he is blindfolded not completely his eyes are visible which means he can see but not see clearly. To the bottom left we see what seems to be saint Mary his mother, and to the bottom right saint Dominick.
Some cultural issues from the time that Fra made his work which can help us understand the meaning of this art piece is that Fra was around during a period of enlightenment. A time where ideas that were normally not acceptable to hear were heard. What should be taken from this painting is the fact that Jesus is portrayed as a blind king.
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