Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 181v

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Christ: Tribute Money -- Christ, nimbed, standing on steps of porch, holds out coin with right hand and gestures with left toward man in pointed hat (Pharisee ?). Flanking them are man with staff, beside dog, on right and three men, wearing hats, two dogs behind them, on left. Four Apostles, nimbed, and four other men, stand behind Christ within porch.
In background, city street with three men, wearing hats, one with plumes, and two with staves.
Illustration of Matthew 22:17-21.