Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 258v

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Christ: Ascension -- Feet of Christ disappear amid clouds emitting rays of light. Below, imprint of His feet are left upon rock flanked by Virgin Mary, veiled, Evangelist John, other apostles and three holy women, all kneeling with joined hands raised. All figures with decorated nimbi.
In background is landscape with buildings of cities and windmill.