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Spiegel van den leven ons Heren and other works
Netherlands, Brabant, ca. 1455
M.868 fol. 41r

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Christ: bearing Cross -- Three nimbed figures are behind Virgin Mary, veiled, joind hands raised, walking behind cross borne on left shoulder of Christ, cross-nimbed, looking back at her. In front is man, leading him by rope around his waist. Simon of Cyrene holds arm of cross. Behind them are soldiers and two men, wearing hats. Scene in landscape setting, with buildings of city in distance.
In upper margin is inscription YSAIAS IC BIN TER DOOT GELEIT ALS EEN SCAIP ENDE ALS EEN LAM DAT UOIRDEN GENEN DIET SCHEEREN SAL AL STILLE ZWIGET
In lower margin is inscription IHEREMIAS IC BIN ALS EEN SACHTMOEDICH LAM DAT TOTTER OFFERHANDE GEDRAGEN WERT



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