Entombment of Mary – Bondone Female but the Apostle Peter defends

but the Apostle Peter defends Him with his sword and cuts off the ear of Malchus — servant of the high priest

In this image of the Battle of Lepanto

propped by the hands of an angel

flanked by angels holding the instruments of Christ's Passion

Our Lord hangs on the infamous gibbet while His Mother

Entombment of Mary – Bondone Female but the Apostle Peter defendsIn this image, by Giotto Bondone, two of Christ's apostles gently lower the body of Christ's Mother, Mary, into a tomb. Christ stands at the center of the image, lovingly cradling an infant, who represents the soul of the Virgin Mary. Christ's disciples and angels look on. One white clad angel, standing on the right side of the painting, holds up a thurible and puffs his cheeks, blowing incense towards the Virgin's body. Usage note: This digital