Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1228-1247
MS M.283 fol. 16v

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest -- Apostle Peter, decorated nimbus, holds sword in left hand. He stands behind servant holding up lantern. End of club is visible in background. Judas embraces Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, hands folded at waist. Man, grasping Christ's left arm, stands in front of two men. One man holds axe, and the other holds sword.
Scene occurs in mandorla set in diapered background enclosed in decorated frame.