Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1390-1400
MS M.141 fol. 99r

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Christ:Crucifixion -- Christ, crossed nimbus, head inclined, bleeding from wounds, wearing long loincloth, is affixed with three nails to cross. He is flanked by Virgin Mary and Evangelist, both nimbed, with hands crossed on breasts, looking toward Him.
Miniature in framed barbed quatrefoil. Initial D with foliate ornament. In margins, rectilinear bars with foliate ornament.