Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 018v

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Left column:
Christ: Last Supper --At draped round table, Christ, crossed nimbus, is seated at top, raising right hand in blessing, extending left hand to bowl of food. He is flanked by twelve apostles, eleven nimbed, including Peter at His right hand, and Evangelist John. Judas, no nimbus, is opposite Christ, holding food with left hand, small sack hanging on cord from his left arm. Apostles sit or crouch at the table, leaning on the table, raising food to mouth, holding food in hand, or gesturing. On the table are plates, loaves, cups, pitcher, two knives, platter with animal head.Right column: