Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, possibly Florence, ca. 1470-1489
MS M.1083 fol. 141r

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Christ: in Gethsemane -- Christ, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised to arc, emanating rays, at top right. In foregroud are apostles Peter, James, and John, all nimbed, sleeping, reclining on ground. Landscape in background. Scene in initial D with marginal extenders.
Floreate margins. In lower margins are five cherubs, including two pulling garland upon which stands another, and two seated, one possibly holding animal.