Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 046r

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Left column:
1) Christ: in Gethsemane and Christ: Betrayal and Arrest--Christ, crossed nimbus, kneels with joined hands next to scroll inscribed P(ATE)R SI FIE(R)I P(OTES)T TRA(N)SEAT A ME CALIX ISTE (Matthew 26:42, variant). He looks up toward half-figure of angel on cloud. Chalice rests on rocky outcrop next to Christ. At right, Judas embraces Christ, crossed nimbus, appearing a second time, His left arm extended toward Judas. The are surrounded by six (?) soldiers, wearing helmets, one holding halberd, two holding spears, one bannered, and one raising lantern.Right column: