Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 135r

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Christ: anointed by Woman -- Within windowed room, Mary Magdalen kneels next to bucket with lid, anointing with her hair the feet of Christ, nimbed. He is seated on long bench behind draped table on which are platters with meat, knives, loaves and covered goblet. He is flanked by four men, two wearing hats, including Simon of Bethany (?) and two nimbed, possibly Apostles. Another man, nimbed, sits opposite Christ; dog is at end of table. Two onlookers stand at left. At right servants carry trays or plates toward table.
Illustration of Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:2-9