Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 154r

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, with crossed rays as nimbus, wearing short loin cloth, is affixed with three nails to tau cross. Longinus pierces side of Christ with lance held in both hands. Flanking the cross are soldiers and other men, some armed with spears or swords and some wearing hats.