Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1515
MS M.399 fol. 31r

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Christ: Deposition -- On two ladders flanking cross, Joseph of Arimathea and another man lower body of Christ, wearing crown of thorns, held at waist by third man. Mary Magdalen and Virgin Mary, veiled, kneeling, assist him.
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate ornament.