Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Austria, Salzburg, 1070-1090
MS M.780 fol. 29v

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Christ: Deposition -- Joseph of Arimathea supports body of Christ, cross-nimbed, in loin cloth, with feet on suppedaneum of cross with pegs, and with both arms detached, His right hand embraced by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, and His left hand held by Evangelist John.
Scene in architectural setting.
Illustration for Gospel reading of Matthew 28:1-7 for Holy Saturday.