Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 190r

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Christ: mocked -- Within room with apse at far wall, Christ, rayed cross as nimbus, sits on faldstool, blindfolded, arms crossed and bound in lap. He is surrounded by four mockers, three of whom raise hands to strike Him. Two mockers wear pointed hats. Behind mockers is crowd of male figures. Two men, wearing pointed hats, converse; one man points to other man with left hand.