Three Persons of the Trinity
Purchased on the Belle da Costa Greene Fund with the assistance of the Fellows and with special assistance of Mrs. Frederick B. Adams, Sr., Mrs. Robert Charles, Mr. Laurens M. Hamilton, The Heineman Foundation, Mrs. Donald F. Hyde, Mrs. Jacob M. Kaplan
The Three Persons of the Trinity sit on a throne floating in a starry sky surrounded by representatives of the nine choirs of angels. Scrolls give words to their debate. God the Father argues that "Adam will die with all those who are from my tribe." The Holy Spirit advocates compassion: "If Adam does not achieve mercy, then your mercy, Lord, will perish." Accepting his sacrificial role, Christ has the last words: "May it be a good death, and may he obtain what he requests."