Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, possibly Haarlem, 1496
MS S.2 fol. 149v

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Christ stands with right hand raised in blessing to Lazarus, partially draped in shroud, seated at edge of grave beside kneeling apostle. Large group of people, including hooded men, two veiled women, Mary of Bethany, kneeling with joined hands raised, and apostles, witness scene. Scene in enclosed graveyard with gravestones on ground. In background are buildings of city.
Margin with floreate ornament, including dianthus.