Mocking of Christ (cell 7)
Attribution
by
Fra Angelico
1438–1443


In cell 7 of San Marco monastery a fresco, by Fra Angelico ⓘ assisted by Benozzo Gozzoli ⓘ, depicts a blindfolded Christ who is enthroned holding a cane and a globe. Hands are slapping and striking him, and faces spitting at him.In the foreground are the grieving mother and St Dominic ⓘ in prayer.