Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 78v

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Christ: teaching -- Eight Apostles, nimbed, gesturing, stand to right of Christ, nimbed, standing, gesturing toward Heavenly City at upper left. Within Heavenly City, God, rays as nimbus, crowned, left hand holding orb, right hand on breast, sits surrounded by men, one tonsured, and women, all nude, kneeling, with joined hands raised toward God. To left of Christ, four men, standing, gesturing, one in front wearing turban, apart from others, three wearing hats.
In road in background are four men, two carrying trays with vessels upon them, one with moneybag, one carrying stick over his shoulder from which hangs pouch, walking away from the other three men toward Heavenly City.
Scene in landscape including trees, river, rocks, and buildings.
Illustration of Matthew 19:16-30.