Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1505 and 1510
M.618 fol. 10r

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Christ: bearing Cross -- Christ, nimbed, wearing crown of thorns, carries on his left shoulder stem of tau-cross. Rope is tied around his neck and held by soldier, wearing helmet. Behind them is group of soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears. Scene in landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border and scrolls with inscription JE PORTE VGNE M.