Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1520
MS M.307 fol. 136v

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Christ: of Sorrows -- Christ, nimbed, wearing crown of thorns, body partially draped, bleeding from wounds, hands crossed and bound, holding palm with left hand is flanked by four (?) angels, one only hair visible, one with joined hands, and one with hands crossed on breast.
Figures enclosed in frame of architectural and sculptural ornament in camaïeu including statue surmounting globe atop canopy above three statues, with draped heads, each in niche; statue of man wearing hat below canopy.