The Tree of Jesse and the Passion content in the setting of the Altar of the Holy Cross in the post-Dominican church in Klimontów

The article presents issues concerning the interpretation of prophecy Isaiah (11, 1-3) in works religious art. One these is altar post-Dominican church Klimontów near Sandomierz. town belonged to Ossoliński family from 15th century. In first half 17th century, a Dominican and monastery were built Klimontów. altar, made around mid-17th there carved gilded wood Jesse. image Tree Jesse surrounds main part altar. It content passions (from top: Veil St Veronica, Judgment on Jesus, crucifix). author discusses meaning individual parts He emphasizes that Virgin Mary – which appears other representations has not been shown it. following idea was realized: announcement fulfilment (an event New Testament what announced Old Testament). this case, (the genealogy Christ) foreshadows Saviour lineage David. king who triumphs cross.