Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Paris or Angers, ca. 1435
MS M.241 fol. 84r

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Miniature:
Christ: Flagellation -- Christ, rayed and decorated nimbus, wearing crown of thorns and short loin cloth, His body covered with wounds, stands with wrists bound around column. He is flanked by two tormentors, one striking Him with switches, and the other raising scourge in both hands. Scene in interior of room with patterned tile floor.
Margins:
Foliate border.