Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
France, perhaps Corbie, ca. 1175
MS M.44 fol. 13v

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Christ: Supper at Emmaus -- Christ, pearled crossed nimbus, wearing pilgrim's hat, raises half loaf in each hand. He is flanked by two disciples, wearing pilgrims' hats. One grasps His left arm. All sit on benches behind table on which are fishes in vessels, round loaf, and knife.
Scene, beneath architectural frame, against gold background, with decorated frame.