Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 18v

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Christ: in Gethsemane -- Christ, rays as nimbus, kneels with hands raised toward vision of angel, emanating rays, in sky. In foreground are two sleeping apostles and a third apostle, possibly Peter, possibly witnessing Christ's vision. In background, Judas and soldiers with torches enter garden through gate. In distant background are city walls of Jerusalem. Night scene.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with columns.