Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Austria, Salzburg, 1070-1090
MS M.780 fol. 26r

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Christ: Entry into Jerusalem -- Nimbed apostle, holding roll in left hand, follows Christ, cross-nimbed, with left hand holding roll, raising right hand in blessing, and riding astride ass treading on garment spread by one of two youths, the other in tree.
Scene in architectural setting, with open red portals.
Illustration for Gospel reading of Mark 11:1-10 for Palm Sunday.