Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 127r

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Christ: Miracle of healing Blind Bartimaeus -- Christ, nimbed, extends arms toward Bartimaeus, hands joined and raised, kneeling. Six Apostles (?), five nimbed, stand behind Christ; two others kneel at center. At right are two groups of onlookers. In background, Christ, nimbed, stands before crowd; Bartimaeus (?) stands behind him.
Scene in landscape including rocky outcrop, trees, and city.
Illustration of Mark 10:46-52