Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Death of Christ; Veil of the temple
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1509-1510
MS M.1151. Single leaf

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, rays as nimbus, crowned with thorns, in loin cloth, head inclined, bleeding from wounds to head, wrists, side, and feet, is affixed to cross with three nails. At left is Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with joined hands raised, and Evangelist John, nimbed. Behind them is holy woman, nimbed, veiled. At right are two half figures of men, wearing hats, and tops of heads of soldiers, wearing helmets. Scene in landscape setting.
Veil of Temple: rending -- Arc of Covenant is on draped table, behind two pieces of cloth (veil of Temple). Scene is in room with two windows.