Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 152r

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Christ: Purging of Temple -- Within church, Christ, nimbed, raising scourge in right hand, looks toward crouching money changer carrying casket in left hand and raising right hand. Five Apostles look on. At left, man, sits on floor putting vessels and coins into sack; two dogs sit nearby. Of other figures standing in temple, some hold basket or casket, or balance birdcage on head.
Scene within church with windowed apse.
Illustration of John 2:14-16.