left of the entrance is a Crucifixion, with St.
Dominic on his knees, embracing the cross, the figures are about half
life size, the design similar to that which we have already seen in
the cloister, but showing less ability. Nor are these the only
Crucifixions which our artist painted. He has reproduced the subject
in several cells, always varying either the attitude of the Saviour,
or the persons who adore Him, but the serene attitude of the Son of
God is unalterable. Without exaggerated contractions or violent action
He remains fixed on the cross, His head bowed in mute contemplation of
the figures below Him. These, on the contrary, are the prey of sorrow
and despair, they cover their faces, or weep distractedly at His feet.

[Illustration: "NOLI ME TANGERE."]

Some of these frescoes of the Crucifixion with St. Dominic kneeling
below, may be classed as decidedly by other hands, the execution being
weak, the drawing incorrect, and the sentiment inefficiently
expressed. These variants are doubtless attributable to the assistants
he employed in their execution.

In the fresco representing the _Noli me tangere_ Angelico gives us a
work full of freshness and life, idealized in Giottesque style. The
figure of Christ is majestic, as with a sign He withdraws Himself from
the kneeling Magdalene, who supplicatingly extends her arms towards
Him.

[Illustration: THE TRANSFIGURATION.]

Most lovely are the composition and feeling of the figures in the
"Nativity," where the Virgin and St. Joseph with joined hands kneel in
adoration of the Babe stretched on a heap of straw on the ground. A
little above, on the right stands St. Dominic, and behind the Virgin
on the left a female saint kneels, her hands clasped in prayer. In the
background beneath a humble shed are the bull and the ass, and four
adoring angels above.

[Illustration: THE RISEN CHRIST.]

In the "Transfiguration on Mount Tabor" the figure of the ascending
Christ with outstretched arms and noble features is one of Fra
Angelico's best works, but the attitudes of the Apostles are
conventional; the kneeling figure on the left with hands upraised to
express confusion and surprise at the resurrection, is too mannered,
and by its pose and action disturbs the serene harmony of the picture.

[Illustration: THE INSTITUTION OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT.]

[Illustration: THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE.]

In the "Institution of the Holy Sacrament," Fra Angelico, in true
Giotte