A Priests Performs Ablution

Book Title: Le Tableau de la Croix : representé dans les ceremonies de la Ste. Messe / ensemble la tresor de la devotion aux soufrances de Nre. S.I.C., le tout enrichi de belles figures

Author: Mazot, François

Image Title: A Priests Performs Ablution

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Description: To the left is an image of a priest performing an ablution, or washing of the chalice at the altar, while above Jesus’ body is laid in the tomb. To the right is a text flanked by an image of the virgin-martyr Saint Agatha, holding her attribute a pair of tongs and a martyr’s palm, with her other attribute, breasts on a plate, at her feet. To the right is the virgin-martyr Saint Cecilia, holding her attribute a flute and a martyr’s palm.

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