Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 17v

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Christ: Crucifixion, One Cross, with Virgin Mary and Evangelist John -- Christ, scalloped nimbus, eyes closed, head inclined, in long loin cloth, is affixed with three nails to cross with blank titulus; blood flows from wounds in hands, feet, and side. To either side stand Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, veiled, in profile, and Evangelist John, scalloped nimbus, with book in left hand and head resting against right hand.
Sun and moon in sky.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.