Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 11r

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Christ: mocked -- In room with coffered ceiling, Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, with transparent cloth over His eyes and rod in His raised right hand, sits on chair. He is surrounded by ten mockers, most raising sticks at Him; one, kneeling, blows curved horn and holds stick (?).
Decorated frame.