Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 023v

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Left column:
Christ: crowned with Thorns --Christ, crossed nimbus, with crown of thorns on draped head, raising both hands, nude body partially covered by cloak, is sitting on bench. He is flanked by seven men, one wearing hat, six with mouths open, two holding rods to head of Christ, two holding scrolls inscribed AUE REX IUDEO(RUM) (Matthew 27:29, Mark 15:18, John 19:3).Right column: