• Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and scenes from the life of Bishop Selama, Christ is offered vinegar on a sponge, his side is pierced with a spear by Longinus who rides a brown horse, the legs of crucified thief are broken. an angel collects Christ's blood. At the foot of the cross five figures are depicted (l-R) Mary, the Virgin Mary, St. John, Mary and Mary Magdalene. Below Christ's feet is the skull of Adam with Christ's blood falling into his mouth representing man's salvation through the blood of Christ. (Africa,Ethiopia,Adwa,Church of the Saviour of the World)

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Location: Ethiopië
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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