Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 19v

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Christ: Entombment -- Christ, scalloped nimbus, wrapped in shroud, is lowered into sarcophagus by male figure, wearing pointed hat and supporting his head, and by Joseph of Arimathea, supporting feet. Nicodemus, with pointed hat hanging from string around neck, anoints body with jar in right hand. Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, veiled, and Evangelist John, scalloped nimbus, in background.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.