Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Prayer book
Netherlands, 15th or 16th century
MS M.542 cover, front

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Below three arches, Christ, wearing loincloth, is affixed with three nails to cross. Virgin Mary, veiled, holding book with right hand, turned toward the cross, raises right hand; Evangelist John, turning toward the cross, raises right hand, and holds book with left hand.