Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rennes, ca. 1430
MS M.173 fol. 40r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, crossed nimbus, with crown of thorns and wearing short loincloth, bleeding from wounds, is affixed with three nails to cross. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, head bowed, hands clasped, and Evangelist John, looking down, hands clasped, wearing cloak lined with vair. Both are nimbed. Rays descend from four stars (?).
Scene in landscape with trees, body of water and city in background all below blue and red sky with stars.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including strawberry, and rinceaux.