Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 19r

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1) Gerardus of Villamagna: Scene, praying -- At portal of chapel, Gerardus, nimbed, bearded, kneels with joined hands toward altar cross on draped altar; to left, tree in rocky landscape.
2) Gerardus of Villamagna: Scene, preaching -- Gerardus, nimbed, bearded, holds cross-staff in his left hand and stands with his right hand extended toward group of men, some wearing caps, seated on ground.
Decorated frame.