Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 219v

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Christ: Parable, Fig Tree -- Christ, nimbed, gesturing to fig trees with right hand, stands on mount, surrounded by Apostles, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised, and other men, wearing hats, one with staff. Six figures, including two (?) women, nimbed, with joined hands raised approach from behind the Christ.
Scene in landscape with trees, pool, and rocks.
Illustration of Matthew 24:32-33.