Mocking of Christ - Fra Angelico

6/11 - Fra Angelico Series

Embrace the profound symbolism and captivating mystery of Early Renaissance art with this striking art print of the Mocking of Christ by Italian master Fra Angelico.

This unique print captures a powerful, highly symbolic depiction of Christ’s passion. A blindfolded Jesus sits enthroned in a pure white robe, holding a reed and an orb as a mocking scepter and globe. Rather than painting full figures of tormentors, Fra Angelico uses an extraordinary, surreal shorthand: disembodied hands float in the air to strike him, while a disembodied head spits upon his face. In the foreground, sitting in quiet isolation, the Virgin Mary and Saint Dominic turn their backs to the scene, absorbed in deep, sorrowful meditation.

Painted between 1440 and 1442, this masterpiece is a reproduction of the original fresco located in Cell 7 of the Convento di San Marco in Florence, Italy. By abstracting the violence into floating symbols, Fra Angelico kept the focus entirely on Christ's inner dignity and calm endurance. Painted specifically for a Dominican friar's private quarters, this minimalist composition was carefully designed to provoke intense mental visualization, deep theological reflection, and quiet prayer.

Product features

- Museum-grade archival paper for long-term color stability

- Giclée printing for bright, fade-resistant color reproduction

- Matte finish that reduces glare and deepens tones

Care instructions

- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

*Frame not included*