Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1470
MS M.1093 fol.

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, nimbed, wearing short loin cloth, is affixed to cross with titulus, flanked by sun and moon. Flanking base of cross are Mary Magdalen, nimbed, veiled, holding ointment jar in both hands, Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with right hand raised to her face, and Evangelist John, nimbed. Below cross is Sacred Heart, with three arrows protruding from top and encircled by crown of thorns. Scene in oval medallion framed by two rows of busts of winged cherubs. Design stamped in gold, with scroll ornament at corners and beaded frame. Above medallion is inscribed IACQVELINE.