Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 014v

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Left column:
Christ: Baptism --Nude Christ, crossed nimbus, extending right hand in blessing, stands in water as John Baptist, inscribed IOHANNES BAPTISTA, nimbed, standing on bank, pours water from vase over head of Christ. Busts of two angels, with joined hands, are at upper left.Right column: