Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Italy, Padua, 1436
MS M.180 fol. 81r

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Scene, Liturgical: Exaltation of Holy Cross -- Procession of four men, one with hands crossed on breast, one with joined hands, one carrying scepter (?) all following king, crowned, carrying cross toward gate in city wall. Soldier standing at gate with portcullis; another soldier atop tower indicating the cross. Buildings visible behind crenellated city wall. In background, soldiers wearing armor, and horses.
Beginning of Gospel reading for feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, September 14.