Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Antiphonary
Italy, Bologna, 1475-1499
MS M.444r

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Christ: Resurrection -- Nimbed Angel, red-faced, with right hand raised, sits on edge of sarcophagus from which Christ, cross-nimbed, with right hand raised in blessing, and bannered cross-staff in left hand, steps forth. Below, two soldiers, wearing helmets, one holding halberd, sleep.
Scene within initial A decorated with foliate ornament.