Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Italy, Milan, 1534-1535
MS M.377 fol. 59v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, with crossed rays as nimbus, wearing crown of thorns and short loin cloth, is affixed with three nails to cross with titulus, with Hebrew (?) inscription. Flanking the cross are two angels, gesturing toward the cross; Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with joined hands raised; and Evangelist John, nimbed, with head inclined. On ground at base of cross is skull and bone, and the date, 1535. Miniature enclosed in frame. At bottom is inscribed DECIVS FA[CIEBAT].