Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 61v

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Christ: before Pilate -- Pilate, wearing hat, holding scepter in left hand, sits on throne beneath canopy. Man stands beside him. Before Pilate stands Christ, cross-nimbed, flanked by two men, including one wearing helmet, each holding arm of Christ. Behind them are two helmeted soldiers, including one with shield. Scene in room with leaded glass arched windows and statue on column.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament.