Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 49v

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1) Christ: Parable, Prodigal Son -- Father, wearing hat, with pouch at waist, stands with right arm around shoulder of son, wearing hat, standing, with right hand on breast, witnessed by five men, four wearing hats, one gesturing, at right. Hat on tile floor at left. Scene within stone building with arched openings.
2) In background, beyond doorway, son, wearing ragged clothes, kneels with joined hands raised before father, standing, extending hands toward son.
Illustration of Luke 15:18-22