Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.495 fol. 99r

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Christ: of Sorrows -- Half-figure of Christ, crossed nimbus, with crown of thorns, loop of rope around neck, hands bound and crossed on His abdomen, enclosed within initial T.
Text enclosed within frame surrounded by Instruments of Passion including knife; spear; lantern; purse; tau cross with titulus INRI, three nails and crown of thorns; shield (?); sponge on reed; knotted sash or blindfold; pitcher and basin; hammer; pincers; Veronica's veil with face of Christ; collar with chain; cock (rooster) atop column to which is tied with rope, two withes and two scourges; cattail; ointment jars; sarcophagus with shroud; purple garment with three dice draped across the sarcophagus; ladder; horn with banner.
Columbine enclosed in initial I.