Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

La vérité à la place des ombres
France, Paris, 1679
MS M.21 fol. 190r

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Below a plaque, framed in gold, with the inscription, ECCE REX TUUS VENIT TIBI MANSUETUS, a monstrance, supported by two winged figures, stands on a stepped base, bearing the monograms IHS and MA, which in turn rests upon an altar with the monogram IHS and cross, encircled by the crown of thorns. A flaming lamp hangs above the monstrance from an arch flanked by engaged Ionic columns to which are tied emblems of the Passion, including a banner inscribed SPOR, sword, cross, sponge, ladder, scourge, spear, and veil of Veronica. There is a quatrain below. Frame consists of bands of burnished and dull gold.