Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480
MS G.14 fol. 97r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, cross-nimbed, wearing crown of thorns, head bowed, wearing short transparent loincloth, is affixed with three nails to cross with blank titulus. Flanking him are Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, hands folded before breast, and Evangelist John, nimbed, right hand supporting head.
Scene in landscape setting within gold frame.