Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 18v

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Christ: Flagellation -- Christ, with crossed nimbus, wearing short loin cloth, stands with hands bound behind column, flanked by two tormentors, one wearing kerchief on his head and holding switches in both hands, and the other with scourge raised in both hands. Diapered background. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.