Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Ghent, 1270-1280
MS M.72 fol. 10v

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Christ: Baptism -- Angel stands holding garment in both hands and vessel in right hand. Christ, crossed-nimbed, stands nude in Jordan River, right hand raised in blessing. Above Christ, dove of Holy Ghost descends from clouds. John Baptist pours water from vessel of affusion over head of Christ.
Scene is set in gold background and enclosed in architectural setting comprised of trefoil arch and two turrets.