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Psalter
France, Paris, between 1228-1247
MS M.283 fol. 17r

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Christ: Flagellation -- Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, covered in bleeding wounds, wearing long loincloth, wrists bound to column, is flanked by two tormentors. One tormentor raises staff held in both hands. Second tormentor raises scourge, held in both hands, over his head.
Scene occurs in mandorla set in diapered background enclosed in decorated frame.



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