Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 122v

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Christ: Last Supper -- Christ, with crossed rayed nimbus, with right arm around Evangelist John, with rays as nimbus, embracing Christ, and with left hand extending sop to mouth of Judas, wearing purse around his neck, sits at round table with twelve apostles, all with rays as nimbus, some gesturing, and one drinking from cup. On table are plates, knives, and loaves. Scene in interior with leaded glass arched windows and tile floor. Behind Christ hangs cloth of honor.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament, inhabited by two birds.