Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 458v

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Within initial O:
Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, cross-nimbed, and wearing loin cloth is affixed to cross with three nails. The wound in His side is bleeding. Head of God, cross-nimbed emerges from cloud above.
Scene is set against blue background within initial.
Beginning of Habakkuk.