Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gradual
Italy, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.933 fol. 202r

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Christ: Ascension -- Below cloud-edged arc of Heaven, Christ, crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, is seated on cushioned bench in mandorla, grasped by hands of two angels. They are flanked below by eleven apostles, nimbed, two raising hands to faces, all looking upward. All within initial U.