Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 85r

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest and Apostle, Peter: cutting off Ear of Malchus -- In initial D, Peter, nimbed, returning sword to sheath, is standing above Malchus, wearing hat, holding lantern in left hand. Christ, cross-nimbed, touches Malchus with His right hand, as Judas kisses His cheek. Soldiers, wearing helmets, some holding spears, one with sheathed sword, and shield stand behind Judas. All within garden with wattle fence.
Initial on gold background and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.