Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Poème sur la Passion
France, Rouen, ca. 1530
MS M.1116r

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest -- Christ, with rays as nimbus, is kissed on left cheek by Judas, holding moneybag in left hand. Surrounding Christ and Judas are helmeted soldiers, with spears and torches. To left, Peter, nimbed, holds raised sword in right hand above Malchus, fallen to ground and holding lantern in left hand. In background kneel two nimbed figures, possibly Apostles James and John. Scene framed by columns and foliage.