Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gradual
Italy, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.933 fol. 182r

See more information »

Christ: on Road to Emmaus -- Christ, crossed (?) nimbus, wearing pilgrim's hat, scrip, garment of animal skin, carrying staff with left hand, stands facing two men, nimbed, the foremost indicating Christ. All stand before portal of building with crenellated walls, surmounted by tower, functioning as initial I.