Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 144r

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Christ: Entry into Jerusalem -- Passing tree in which is figure, eight Apostles, nimbed, follow Christ, nimbed, astride ass, approaching city gate of Jerusalem. Before ass, man places garment on road; next to him another man stands holding hat at chest. Three men stand on city wall, over which cloth is draped, one of whom holds scroll with musical notation; others stand inside city gate; and two, one holding branch, lean through crenellations on top of gate.
Scene in landscape including tree and walled city.
Illustration of John 12:12-18.