Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1470-1475
MS W.31 fol. 15v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, nimbed, wearing short loincloth, is affixed with three nails to tau cross with titulus INRI. At left, Evangelist John, nimbed, touches with his right hand, right shoulder of Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled with wimple, with joined hands, possibly seated on ground. At right is group of soldiers, two holding spears, one wearing sword, figures rubbed. In background, are two horsemen and more soldiers.
Scene in landscape with buildings, including church with steeple surmounted by cross.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.