Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.219 fol. 28r

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Christ: Piet³l -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with joined hands raised, holds in her lap body of Christ, cross-nimbed, wearing crown of thorns and short loin cloth, bleeding from wounds, with hands crossed on His abdomen. Flanking the Virgin are Evangelist John, nimbed, with left hand raised, and Mary Magdalen, nimbed, veiled, holding ointment jar in both hands. In background is lower part of cross and ladder. Scene in landscape.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame with columns.
Upper, left, and lower margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament.