Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Tours, 1500-1525
MS M.31 fol. 13r

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest and Apostle, Peter: cutting off Ear of Malchus -- Christ, rays as crossed nimbus, is kissed by Judas, holding sack in left hand. Behind them stand five soldiers, holding spears, halberds and trident. Christ extends His right hand toward Malchus, seated in foreground, supported by left hand, next to which is lantern. With his right hand, he grasps mantle of Peter, nimbed, raising saber (?) with right hand, extending left toward right ear of Malchus.