Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 17r

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Christ: Ascension -- Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, raises His right hand in blessing, holds book in His left hand, and sits on arc, with His feet on arc, in mandorla.
Below, Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, wearing cross-inscribed veil, orant, is flanked by twelve nimbed apostles headed by Peter with joined hands and Paul holding book. Mountainous landscape.
Decorated frame.