Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 148v

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Christ: weeping over Jerusalem -- Christ, nimbed, is astride ass holding both hands to face. Possibly Evangelist John, nimbed, at head of ass; and Peter, nimbed resting hands on tail end, standing amidst seven other Apostles, nimbed. Before them are three men looking on.
In background, man walks on rocky outcrop carrying staff over left shoulder; woman and three men stand at city gate; monk (?) and man, wearing hat, look up at bare tree and a third watches them; group of six figures stand among hills. Scene in hilly landscape with trees, buildings, and city gate.
Illustration of Luke 19:41.