Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gradual
Italy, Florence, 1300-1332
M.795 fol. 125r

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Christ: Resurrection -- Christ, nimbed, raising right hand in blessing, holding with left hand cross-staff with cross inscribed banner, stands above sarcophagus. Wounds in hands and feet are visible. Next to the sarcophagus, three (?) soldiers sit or recline, one with shield.
Scene within initial R decorated with floreate ornament on gold ground.