Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS H.1 fol. 37v

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Christ: bearing Cross -- Christ, nimbed and wearing crown of thorns, carries cross on left shoulder, holding cross arm with both hands. Man walks in front of Him, backturned, looking toward Christ. Evangelist John, nimbed, only head visible, stands at left behind Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled with wimple, hands crossed on breast. At right are two groups of soldiers, two carrying spears, one carrying rod.
Exterior scene with building at left, hills in background and in distance.