Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 18v

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Gerardus of Villamagna: Scene, soliciting Alms -- Gerardus, nimbed, bearded, stands with his hands raised, before man, wearing draped hat, mounted on bridled horse. The horseman gives coins (money) toward extended right hand of old woman, wearing wimpled veil, raising her left hand, and standing at portal of house; tree on rocky mountain in background.
Decorated frame.