Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Netherlands, probably Utrecht, ca. 1290
MS M.34 fol. 84v

See more information »

Christ: bearing Cross -- Christ, crossed nimbus, carrying decorated blue Cross over right shoulder, glances back toward Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, hands raised to arm of Cross; youth behind Christ pushes him with both hands; at right, man in pointed hat holds three nails in left hand.
Scene on gold background within frame decorated with architecture and abstract ornament.