Connection: On the floor of the Siena Duomo were many different depictions of what looked to be Greek gods an goddesses. Mixed into these were depictions of the reign of Herod. Pictured below is Herod's killing of the innocent. As the story goes, Herod learned of a Jewish baby born in his kingdom which will throw him out of power, so he ordered the murder of all Jewish children in hopes that he will eliminate the threat to his reign.
Also, in the baptistry attached to the Duomo, stood this very interesting depiction of Jesus. I have spoken before of the medieval depictions of Jesus' suffering. The most suffering Jesus went through was when he was chained at the pillar for his scourging (scourging almost to death). This is the first time I have ever seen a statue of Jesus chained at the pillar.
Finally, in the picture below, we see a modern interpretation of Mark 11: 15-19. Yes...this is a chapel which is has been converted into a store......wow.
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