Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.495 fol. 63r

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Christ: Last Supper or Christ: Communion -- Christ, rays as cross nimbus, holding chalice containing wine in left hand, extends right hand holding wafer (host) to mouth of apostle, nimbed with joined hands. They are flanked by eight other apostles, nimbed, one with joined hands raised to mouth, one with hands crossed on breast. All are behind draped table. In foreground, seated on bench on other side of the table are two more apostles, nimbed, one extending right hand, the other raising left hand (?). Judas sits at right on the bench, small purse hanging over his shoulders on his back.
Interior scene with background of arches and columns decorated with architectural ornament, vine scroll, and winged head or mask in lunette above head of Christ.
Initial C enclosing columbine.