Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, possibly Zwolle, ca. 1470-1480
MS W.2 fol. 53v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, nimbed, wearing short loincloth is affixed with three nails to cross with titulus INRI. The cross is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, head slightly inclined, with joined hands, and by Evangelist John, nimbed, with joined hands, looking up at Christ.
Scene with grassy foreground and gold background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.