Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1494
MS M.1078 fol. 32r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Christ, with rayed nimbus, standing with three apostles with rayed nimbi, including Peter, tonsured, raises right hand in blessing to Lazarus, partially draped in shroud, with joined hands raised, emerging from grave. Beside the grave kneels Mary or Martha of Bethany, with rays as nimbus, wearing turban. Scene in decorated initial B.
Margins with vinescroll ornament, violas, and roses, inhabited by two birds.