Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 035v

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Christ: calling Peter and Andrew -- In upper left column, Peter and Andrew, nimbed, one wearing sword at waist, walk away from boat in water, tied to shore. They follow Christ, crossed nimbus, looking back over right shoulder toward them, holding book with right hand.
Christ: calling James and John, and Christ: calling Apostles -- In lower left column, Apostles John, James, Simon and Bartholomew, all nimbed, two gesturing, walk behind Christ, crossed nimbus, holding book with right hand, gesturing with left.Apostle, Peter: Rock of the Church -- In lower right column, Christ, crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, extends left hand toward Peter, nimbed, looking back over right shoulder toward Him. Peter raises left hand and with right hand indicates draped altar on which is chalice with burse. Above the altar is triple crowned tiara with infulae.