Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1460-1470
MS M.25 fol. 74v

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Christ: before Pilate -- Christ, crossed nimbus, His hands covered and bound, flanked by two soldiers, stands before Pilate, wearing hat, raising right hand, holding scepter with left hand, sitting on throne. At left stand five soldiers, three holding spears.
Scene in vaulted room with windows and door open to exterior. Grisaille miniature with gold and color details.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.