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Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 11v
Christ: bearing Cross -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, wearing cross-inscribed veil, follows Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, bearing cross on His left shoulder. Rope around His neck is held by one of five flanking helmeted soldiers, including one holding spear, and two flanking men, one holding hammer, and the other blowing curved horn and holding stick.
Decorated frame.
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