Christ mocked

The derided Christ is one of the frescoes that decorate the convent of San Marco in Florence.

It measures 195x159 cm and it is one of the master's autographed works, dating back to 1438-1440.

Angelico dedicated himself to the decoration of San Marco on behalf of Cosimo de 'Medici, between 1438 and 1445.

The derided Christ is found in cell 7 of the dormitory.

the sacred episode is treated.

Behind the Virgin and Saint Dominic, there is, within a triangular composition, the central figure of Christ, seated on a seat that has the shape of a simple parallelepiped placed on a white stone step.

If the seat resembles a throne but it is not, the stick that Christ holds in his hand is also a parody of scepter and the yellowish sphere of the golden globe.

The green background of the rectangular curtain highlights the core of the scene, where the symbols of his sufferings are found: sticks, hands slapping him, shady characters who deride him by taking off his hat and then spitting on him.

Despite the crown of thorns and the bandage, Christ maintains an imperturbable calm and actually looks like a king in his majesty.

Below are the contemplative figures of the Madonna and San Domenico, who do not participate directly in the scene, but rather turn to the viewer.

San Domenico, in silent reading, was the model to follow for the friars, the figure that suggested the attitude to be followed.