Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 66r

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1) Christ: answering Pharisees -- Twelve Apostles, nimbed, one holding open book with pseudo-inscription, stand behind Christ, nimbed, gesturing toward two couples, men wearing hats, women wearing headdresses, all looking toward the Christ. Two dogs stand behind. Scene inside building with arcades, gallery, and glass windows.
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2) Christ: Suffer Little Children -- Christ, nimbed, standing, places hands on heads of children, kneeling with joined hands raised, all attended by five men. Scene under arched doorway of building.
Illustration of Mark 10:02-16