Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 54v

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Christ: Purging of Temple -- Christ, with crossed nimbus, stands in temple and pours coins from bag held in both hands. Before him is draped table with bag of coins, five loose coins, balance scales, and bench. Scene inside temple. Scene in half-circular vignette in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.