Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 88r

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Christ: Flagellation -- In initial D, Christ, cross-nimbed, wearing short loincloth, stands behind column, hands bound in front, His body covered with wounds. He is flanked by two torturers, one holding scourge, the other holding withes.
Initial on gold background and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.