Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Antiphonary
Italy, Milan, ca. 1470-1495
M.687 fol. 25r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, crossed nimbus with crown of thorns, wearing short loincloth, bleeding from wounds, is affixed with three nails to cross with titulus INRI. In background are crenellated city wall, and buildings, two surmounted by crosses, two with banners. Scene is enclosed within initial G decorated with floreate ornament on gold ground.