Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1487-1490
MS M.894 fol. 47v

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Christ: Parable, Lost Money -- Woman stands, holding lit candle in left hand, showing gold coin in right hand to men at left, wearing hats, some gesturing, beside dog. In background at right, man with staff, wearing hat, approaches them.
Scene in landscape including town, river, trees, distant mountains.
Illustration of Luke 15:08-09.