Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1480-1490
MS M.171 fol. 14v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, rayed nimbus, wearing short loincloth, is affixed to cross with three nails. His side is pierced by spear held by Longinus, wearing hood. Another figure wearing hood, and two soldiers, stand behind him. At right, Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, left hand on breast is seated (?), surrounded by two Holy Women, one veiled, one wearing headdress, and Evangelist John, all nimbed.