Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 6r

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Christ: Miracle of Cana -- In room with coffered ceiling, Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, stands beside Virgin Mary, nimbed, wearing cross-inscribed nimbus, gesturing toward Him. With His right hand He points toward four jars, one of which is filled with liquid poured from jar borne on shoulder of one of two male attendants; the second holds knife in left hand.
Decorated frame.