Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, 1400-1415
MS M.259 fol. 28v

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Christ: before Pilate -- Christ, with crossed nimbus, with hands covered by his sleeves, stands flanked by soldiers, some helmeted and with spears and halberd. Before Christ is Pilate, wearing hat, holding rod in right hand, seated cross-legged on throne. Above is arc of heaven. Patterned background. Margins with floreate ornament.