Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1480-1490
MS M.171 fol. 28v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, rays as cross nimbus, wearing short loincloth, is affixed with three nails to cross flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled with wimple, extending right hand, and by Evangelist John, nimbed, with joined hands, looking up toward Christ.
Scene in landscape with body of water, buildings, rocky outcrop and trees in background.