Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Germany, Franconia, ca. 1250
MS G.73 fol. 8r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, cross-nimbed, head bowed, bleeding from wounds, feet on suppedaneum, in short loin cloth, is affixed to cross with three nails. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, veiled, and Evangelist John, both nimbed and with hands raised.
Scene against gold background in decorated frame.