The history of Our Lord as exemplified in works of art : with that of His types, St. John the Baptist, and other persons of the Old and New Testament (1892)
Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 · London ; New York : Longmans, Green · leaf 166
132 HISTORY OF OUR LORD. to draw it to its place is tenderly respectful, while his eyes at the same time gaze with compassion on the sorrowing Virgin below. On the other hand, the earliest representations we have seen of the recumbent figure being fastened to the Cross are in very rude German… … ITS The Nailing to the Cross. (Fra Angelico.) Museum. Here the influence of further details from the visions of St. Brigitta is seen. She narrates that holes were first bored at the ends of the Cross; that our Lord then laid Himself upon it, and first gave His blessed right hand. This being nailed…
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