The Passion and Resurrection of
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When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God." Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. Luke 22:14-20. See also Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; and John 13:3-38.
The Last Supper --
Leonardo Da Vinci
The Last Supper --
Cossimo Roselli -- Panel in Sistine Chapel
Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, "Crucify, crucify him!" A third time he said to them, "Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him." But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. Luke 23:20-24. See also Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:1-15; and John 18:33-19:16.
Christ Before Pilate --
Pietro Lorenzetti.
Christ Before Pilate --
Nicolaes Maes
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" Luke 23:33-37. See also Matthew 27:33-44; Mar 15:25-32; and John 19:18-24.
The Procession to Calvary
-- Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Calvary -- Andre
Mantegna
Crucifix --
Cimabue
Crucifixion --
Raffaello
Christ
on the Cross -- Velazquez
Jesus Christ Crucified --
photography by David Naquin
Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. Luke 23:50-53. See also Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:42-46; and John 19:38-42.
The Deposition --
Caravaggio
The Mourning of Christ
-- Giotto
The Pieta -- Michelangelo,
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.
The Entombment --
Giovanni Bellini
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.
But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." Matthew 28:1-10. See also Luke 24:1-12; Mark 16:1-8; and John 20:1-18.
Resurrection of Christ -- Bellini
The
Resurrection of Christ and Women at the Tomb -- Fra Angelico
Resurrection,
Piero della Francesca
The
Angel is Opening Christ's Tomb, Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp
The Resurrection,
14th Century, Biliothèque Nationale de France.
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