Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 172v

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Christ: Parable, Wicked Husbandmen -- In two groups of three, two men attack the third, one bleeding, using spade, scythe, sword, and club. Two men, bleeding, lie on ground; another looks on holding staff (?). Behind them, two men, look on, leaning on three barrels. At left, two men stand facing each other.
In background is group of figures in city. Scene in landscape trees, stream, tower and city.
Illustration of Matthew 21:34-41