Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Germany, Augsburg, ca. 1235-1250
MS M.280 fol. 13v

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1) Angel: with Instruments of Passion -- Two angels, nimbed, stand with instruments of passion. The first holds green Cross on which are attached three nails; the second holds spear and possibly crown of thorns with draped hands.
2) Christ: Last Judgment -- Christ, cross nimbed, sits on bench with hands raised, displaying wounds, and with red sword in mouth. He is flanked by half-figures of Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, and John Baptist, nimbed (Deesis).
Scenes on gold background within initial B decorated with foliate extensions inside painted frame.