Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 111v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Within initial D, Christ, rays as nimbus, wearing short loincloth, is affixed with three nails to cross. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, with joined hands, and by Evangelist John, nimbed, orant.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including vola, and rose, and inhabited by three birds.