Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Germany, around Halle, ca. 1220-1230
MS M.299 fol. 6r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, cross-nimbed, eyes closed, head inclined, in long loin cloth, is affixed with three nails to cross with suppedaneum. His blood flows from wounds in hands, feet and side. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed, wearing cross-inscribed veil, with her hands raised to her breast, and John Evangelist, nimbed, with his left hand raised to his chin.
Decorated frame.