Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1480-1490
MS M.171 fol. 225r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Lazarus, nimbed, shroud draped over one shoulder, right hand on breast, left hand grasping edge of sarcophagus lid, is seated on the lid, looking up toward Christ, rays as cross nimbus, raising right hand. Mary or Martha, nimbed, kneels between them. Two apostles, nimbed, stand behind Christ. In background, man wearing hat is behind sarcophagus; at right one of two men, wearing hat, holds right hand to face.
Buildings, including church in background.