Jesus Foretells his Death
Author: Fortunat, F.
Image Title: Jesus Foretells his Death
Scripture Reference:
- Matthew 26 (further images / scripture text)
- Job 1 (further images / scripture text)
Description: On the left: Saint Carlo Borromeo recites the preface ("the Lord be with you") and acolytes hold their rosaries. On the upper left, Job dines with his family, ignorant of impending doom. On the upper right, Jesus foretells his suffering. On the right: on the left, Saint Genovefa stands holding a torch in one hand to symbolize Paris, the City of Light, of which she is the patron. In her other hand she holds a book and a key ring with the papal keys (Saint Peter's keys to heaven and earth). Above her head, a winged dog sleeps curled over a (?). On the left, Saint Margaretha stands with a palm, cross, and Satan in the form of a whale, symbols of her martyrdom.
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