Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 233v

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Christ: Parable, Wise and Foolish Virgins -- Five foolish virgins, holding unlit lamps,one under porch, one knocking on closed door, stand outside house. Dog laying beside steps. Inside house, five wise virgins stand, holding lit lamps, in room with leaded glass windows. Man, wearing hat, looks out of second-story window and gestures at foolish virgins.
Illustration of Matthew 25:01-12