The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John
detail from Scenes from the Life of Christ and St Stephen

Photo © Martin Crampin

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• 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet 
• baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends  [Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34]
• burial of Stephen  [Acts 8:2]
• Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers 
• Crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross; Holy Rood  [John 19:25-27]
• miracles of Christ - healing the sick 
• seven deacons chosen, among them Stephen, who may be shown kneeling before Peter - community of disciples  [Acts 6:1-6]
• Stephen preaching (and baptizing)  [Acts 6:8]
• the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet  [Acts 8:54-60]