Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.495 fol. 13r

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Christ: Entry into Jerusalem -- Christ, rays as cross nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, sits astride bridled ass, next to which is smaller ass. Behind Christ, are two apostles, nimbed. Two men kneel before the ass, holding garments on ground; a third man walks toward them removing cloak. Emerging from city gate is group of men holding palms. Man is up in tree at upper left.