Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, 1500-1510
MS M.166 fol. 30v

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Christ: in Gethsemane -- Christ, with crossed rays as nimbus, kneels with joined hands raised before rock, on top of which is goblet. Behind Him are three Apostles, with rays as nimbi, including Peter, tonsured, all reclining and sleeping. In distance is wattle fence and garden gate, with city beyond.
Margins with vinescroll ornament.