Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Germany, around Halle, ca. 1220-1230
MS M.299 fol. 5v

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Christ: Baptism -- John Baptist, nimbed, partly draped, raises right hand above head of Christ, cross-nimbed, standing in Jordan in which are fishes and hippocampus. Dove of Holy Ghost descends from above. At right, two nimbed angels hold garments.
Decorated frame.