The Women at the Foot of the Cross

This cluster of women, looking up at the dying figure, are representative of the friends and family of Jesus who dared to gather at Golgotha that day.  While different Gospel writers report different names, it seems clear that they were followers of Jesus from Galilee who had come to Jerusalem.

The courage and faith of the women is contrasted with the depravity of the Roman soldiers who, while waiting for Jesus to die, amuse themselves throwing dice.  The winner would claim the seamless garment Jesus had worn.

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