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of the dome of St. Peter's at Rome. Above the transom, the left three lights contain the Nailing to the Cross. In the centre three is Christ crucified between the thieves. At the base of the Cross may be seen our Lord's robe on the ground, and two figures kneeling upon it and pointing down to pieces of paper or dice, a scene depicting the fulfilment of the prophecy: "They parted my garments among them and upon my vesture they did cast lots." In the right three lights the body of Christ is taken down from the Cross. SOUTH SIDE WINDOW XIV. The Brazen Serpent, after a picture by Rubens, now in the National Gallery.[M] 3. Naomi and her 4. The Virgin and other Holy Women Daughters-in-Law. lamenting over the body of Christ. [M] There was originally only half a window here. The lower half was intended to have a building (which was in part begun) abutting on it. This building was removed in 1827, and the lower part of the window opened up. The old glass was moved down to the lower lights in 1841, and in 1845 the glass which now occupies the upper main lights inserted by Hedgeland. The only thing that can be said in its favour is its vivid colours. WINDOW XV. 1. Joseph cast into the pit by 2. Israel going out of Egypt. his brethren. 3. Burial of Christ. 4. The Harrowing of Hell. WINDOW XVI. 1. Jonah vomited up by the 2. Tobias returning to his Mother. Whale.[N] 3. The Resurrection of 4. Christ appearing to his Mother Christ. at prayer. [N] This subject is often asked about. The whale is represented as a great green monster with a large black patch for the open mouth. Jonah is shown in a recumbent position on the ground. At the back is part of a ship, while in the extreme background may be seen Ninevah. WINDOW XVII. 1. Reuben at the pit, he finds 2. Darius visiting the lions' den it empty, and Joseph gone. finds Daniel alive. 3. The three Marys at the 4. Christ, with a spade, appears to Sepulchre, which they find Mary Magdalene in the garden.[O] empty. [O] Mary Magdalene is also seen alone in the background, looking into the Sepulchre. WINDOW XVIII. 1. The Angel Raphael meets 2. Habakuk feeding Daniel in the Tobias. lions' den. 3. Christ meets the two 4. The Supper at
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