Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Germany, possibly Würzburg, ca. 1477
MS G.13 fol. 266r

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Christ: of Sorrows -- Christ, with rayed nimbus, wearing crown of thorns and loin cloth, as half-figure in sarcophagus, bleeding from wounds in head, hands, and side, stands with raised hands. Behind Him is cross with instruments of the passion, including switches, scourge, and nails. Background inscribed with stars. All in decorated initial U. Margins with foliate ornament.