Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Prayer book
France, Paris, ca. 1490
MS H.3 fol. 7r

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Christ: Betrayal and Arrest and Apostle, Peter: cutting off Ear of Malchus -- Christ, crossed nimbus, is flanked by soldier extending right hand to His body, and by Judas, holding sack with left hand, standing close to Christ. He extends right hand to left ear of Malchus, turning head toward Christ, kneeling on one knee, holding lantern with right hand, raising left hand. Peter, nimbed, stands behind Malchus holding with right hand, sword partly out of sheath. All are surrounded by soldiers wearing helmets, holding spears, halberds or torches. One wears sword.