Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Christ: Baptism.
Germany or Switzerland, between 1208 and 1228
G.8. Fol. 007v

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Christ: Baptism -- Christ pearled crossed nimbus nude right hand raised standing in River Jordan amid three fish and beside John Baptist pearled nimbus with left hand gathering garment and raising right hand to the head of Christ.
At far right possibly two angels pearled nimbi one possibly winged (?) the foremost holding patterned garment.
Scene against gold background and within decorated border.