Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1505 and 1510
M.618 fol. 9r

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Christ: crowned with Thorns -- Christ, nimbed, crowned with thorns, partially draped, bleeding from wounds, is seated with hands crossed and bound. He is flanked by two men, wearing hats, holding sticks with which they press down on crown of thorns. At left are three men, wearing hats (only heads visible).
Margins are decorated initials A M