Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges, ca. 1465
MS S.6 fol. 22v

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Christ: in Gethsemane -- Christ, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised before rock upon which is chalice and wafer. Rainbow of heaven, emanating rays, in corner. In foreground are apostles James; John, with closed book; and Peter, all nimbed and laying on ground. Scene in garden enclosed by picket fence.
Margins with floreate ornament.