Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Brittany, ca. 1465
MS M.84 fol. 59v

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Christ: before Pilate -- Christ, with crossed nimbus and bound hands, stands flanked by soldiers before Pilate, wearing hat, seated. Pilate is flanked by Pharisee, wearing pointed hat and gesturing with right hand, and servant, holding pitcher and basin. More soldiers stand behind Christ.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux and floreate ornament, including thistles.