Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Compendium historiae in genealogia Christi
England, between 1250 and 1299
MS M.628 fol. 1r

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In mandorla, Christ, crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, holding book on lap with left hand, is seated on cushioned bench, tripartite globe between His feet. The mandorla is flanked and held by four angels each in demi-lune.
All enclosed in frame resting on candelabrum.