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Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1490
MS M.380 fol. 17v

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest, and Christ: healing Ear of Malchus -- Judas kisses cheek of Christ, nimbed, extending right hand to bleeding ear of Malchus, fallen on ground. To left, Peter, nimbed, sheaths sword.
Figures are surrounded by soldiers, wearing armor and carrying spears and two lanterns.
In background, buildings of city of Jerusalem are visible.
Miniature and text framed by foliate border decorated with flowers, including violas and cornflowers.
Initial I decorated with foliate ornament at beginning of Mark 14:1.



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