Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges, ca. 1465
MS S.6 fol. 195v

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Mary of Bethany (garment is typical of Virgin Mary) and Martha of Bethany, both nimbed, veiled, one with joined hands raised, stand behind Christ, nimbed, with right hand raised in blessing and left hand indicating Lazarus, nimbed, partially draped in shroud, with joined hands raised, stepping from grave from which cover has been pushed aside. Two men, wearing hats, stand behind Mary and Martha. Tomb or church in background.
Margins with floreate ornament.