Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 88v

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Christ: Parable, Unjust Steward -- Rich man, gesturing, wearing hat, seated on bench beneath canopy, flanked by four men, three wearing hats and gesturing, receives steward, hat removed, gesturing. Three men, wearing headgear, stand at right, with two dogs. Scene in room with glass windows.
In background in porch with glass windows, steward gestures to four men, three seated at table writing. To left of room, four figures at open windows (?) writing.
Illustration of Luke 16:01-07.