Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
England, Winchester or Norwich, ca. 1450
MS M.255 fol. 40r

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Christ: bearing Cross -- Christ, with crossed nimbus, carries on right shoulder tau cross. Surrounding the Christ are Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled; Evangelist John, nimbed; four men, wearing hats; and helmeted soldier, wearing armor. In background are building, tree, and hills.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, with scroll with pseudo-inscription, inhabited by three birds.