Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 163r

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Christ: Miracle of cursing Fig -- Christ, nimbed, right hand on breast, stands looking up at barren fig tree. He is flanked by two men looking on and by ten (?) Apostles, nimbed, one wearing hood.
In background two groups of figures approach and a single figure looks up at barren tree. Scene in landscape with trees, hills, city.
Illustration of Matthew 21: 18-19.