Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480
MS G.14 fol. 88v

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Christ: Harrowing of Hell -- Christ, cross-nimbed, wounds visible in hands and side, left hand holding bannered cross-staff, right hand held in blessing, stands in profile before figures standing in hole in ground, with joined hands raised.
Scene in landscape setting within decorated initial K with foliate extensions and on gold background.