Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.646 fol. 16r

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest and Apostle, Peter: cutting off Ear of Malchus -- Peter, nimbed, with right hand places sword into sheath, held in left hand. At his feet is Malcus, wearing armor, kneeling on one knee, bleeding from wound in knee.
Christ: Betrayal and Arrest and Apostle, Peter: cutting off Ear of Malchus -- Peter, nimbed, with right hand places sword into sheath, held in left hand. At his feet is Malcus, wearing armor, kneeling on one knee, bleeding from wound in knee.
Christ holds Malchus's ear and stands beside Judas, holding money bag. Behind them is group of soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears. One holds torch. At right is bridge. Landscape setting in background.