Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 140r

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Christ: Entry into Jerusalem -- On road, Apostle, nimbed, holds rope of harness with right hand and with left hand, places garment on back of ass suckling foal. Christ, nimbed, stands behind ass; behind Him is group of Apostles, nimbed, three with joined hands. Two men wearing hats stand on road before donkey; and two stand at city gate.
In background two men accompany two asses. Scene in landscape of trees, and city.
Illustration of John 12:12-18.