Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 15v

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest -- Apostle Peter, scalloped nimbus, stands with sword in right hand above kneeling Malchus, holding weapon, possibly mace, in left hand. Christ, scalloped nimbus, stands with right arm extended grasping sheath of Peter's sword. Judas embraces Christ while soldier with helmet and sword seizes left arm of Christ. In background, crowd of soldiers in chain mail and male figures with pointed hats hold various arms (axe, spear, club) and raised lantern.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.