Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1515
MS M.399 fol. 27v

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Christ: Crucifixion, nailed to Cross -- Two men nail hands of Christ, wearing crown of thorns and loincloth, to cross with hammers. Third man pulls rope attached to end of right arm of cross. Fourth man, back turned, is at His feet. Two groups of figures look on.
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with candelabrum forms and foliate motifs.