Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 169r

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Christ: Parable, Two Sons -- Christ, nimbed, arms extended, stands before group of six men, looking toward foremost man. Behind Him is Apostle, nimbed.
In background, group of Apostles, nimbed, emerge from church, two men look through church windows, and two identically dressed men, one with scythe over left shoulder, stand before third man. Scene in landscape of city with trees in distance.
Illustration of Matthew 21:28-30.