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Book of Hours
Belgium, 1400-1415
MS M.259 fol. 35v

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Christ: bearing Cross -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, and Evangelist John, nimbed, with draped hands, both support cross carried on left shoulder of Christ, with crossed nimbus. Before Christ are soldiers, wearing armor and helmets, including two with spears and one with shield. Above is arc of heaven. Gold scroll background. Margins with floreate ornament.



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