Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 230v

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Christ: teaching, Burning Lamp -- Christ, nimbed, gesturing, sits beneath canopy surrounded by twelve Apostles, nimbed, some kneeling with joined hands raised, others standing, all within porch. Outside to right, four men, wearing hats, one with plume, three standing, one sitting on porch steps, all hold lit lanterns. Two swans swimming in ditch.
In background, behind low wall, four figures, three wearing hats, one nimbed, all with lanterns, standing in city.
Illustration of Luke 12:35