Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1460
MS M.1084 fol. 14r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, crossed nimbus, wearing short loincloth, is affixed with three nails to tau cross. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, right hand on breast, turned slightly away from cross, and by Evangelist John, nimbed, holding book with right hand.
Margins decorated with border of foliate ornament and rinceaux.