Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, 1525-1530
MS M.1175. Fol. 018v

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Miniature, column:
1) Christ: in Gethsemane -- On grassy mound, Christ, rays as crossed nimbus, kneeling, orant, looking up toward possibly bust of God appearing in arc of heaven. In foreground, are Apostles James and John, partly reclining and Peter, eyes closed, wearing hood, with head propped on left hand, all nimbed.
In background right behind gate, figures including Judas and soldiers, some holding spears (Christ: Arrest).
Miniature, vignette, margins: