Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, Ferrara, ca. 1480
MS M.187 fol. 104r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, crossed nimbus, with crown of thorns, eyes closed, wearing short, knotted loincloth, is affixed to cross with three nails.
Figure against background of diaper in floreate initial D decorated with animal head.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament inhabited by bird, rabbit and by four Evangelist symbols: Eagle, nimbed, right claw grasping book; lion, nimbed, grasping book with left front paw; angel, hovering holding open book facing outward; ox, nimbed, seated next to book.