Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 45r

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Christ: Parable, Good Shepherd -- Christ, nimbed, gesturing, stands surrounded by apostles, nimbed, and others, all standing, inside porch of building with stone walls and three arched doorways. One nimbed Apostle enters through archway at center. Within close are flock of sheep and shepherd, carrying one sheep upon his shoulders. In background, gatehouse and five men looking over wall into close. Beyond wall is landscape with trees.
Illustration of Luke 15:04