Mary Magdalene

Polyptych: upper: Christ in the House of Mary and Martha with the apostles; interior left wing: Martha visits the sick while Mary dances in the background; interior right wing: Noli me tangere; exterior wings: upper left: man visits prisoners in the stocks, upper right: woman visits prisoners in the stocks, lower left: man visits woman in a tower, lower right: person being flogged on the Gallows; lower: Dance of Mary Magdalene

Betrayal of Christ

In the foreground Judas kisses Christ, who is taken captive by a crowd of soldiers. On the ground lies Malchus with St. Peter beside him sheathing his sword, and three other apostles. In the background the Agony of Christ in the garden and the apostles asleep.

source: V&A website

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