Passion of Jesus: Quick Facts

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Carved relief depicting Jesus falling under the weight of the cross, with two Roman soldiers and a bystander, at Station 3 of the Stations of the Cross in Zagreb, Croatia.

Illuminated manuscript by Liberale da Verona showing Jesus in blue and red robes before the gates of Jerusalem, surrounded by ornate floral and gold decorations and musical notation.

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Ugolino da Siena: The Last Supper

Matthias Grünewald: Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece

Portrait of Jesus Christ with long hair and a beard, wearing a crown of thorns, looking upward in anguish, depicted at his crucifixion.

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