Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 15v

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Christ: teaching, Take up Cross -- Christ, nimbed, stands, gesturing toward pair of standing men. To right, old man, wearing turban, stands, leaning on staff and looking towards the Christ. Groups of people gather around Christ, some gesturing toward Him.
Scene in landscape including buildings in three groupings, river, hills, and trees.
Illustration of Matthew 16:24.