Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Austria, Salzburg, second quarter 11th century
MS M.781 fol. 83v

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Christ: crowned with Thorns -- Christ, cross-projecting nimbus, sits on cushioned bench with footstool, holding staff and book, and crowned by two men, both spitting.
Scene in architectural setting with domed towers.
Illustration of Gospel of Matthew 27:29,30.