Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 101r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Five Apostles, nimbed, stand behind Martha, nimbed, kneeling, joined hands raised, and Christ, nimbed, gesturing towards Lazarus, nude, draped, joined hands raised, being pulled from grave by two men, one wearing hat. Two men, wearing hats, one holding nose, witness scene from right. Man, wearing hat, holding child (?) on his back, behind low wall behind Christ, and two men, wearing hats, one holding nose, witness scene.
In background, at right, buildings, with people crowding porch, with arched openings, and at left, city behind wall.
Illustration of John 11:38-45