Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, probably Troyes, ca. 1400
MS M.331 fol. 192r

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Apostle, Andrew: Crucifixion -- Andrew, nimbed, reclines on cross on ground, left hand bound to cross. One of two men wearing hats with right foot on left arm of Andrew, pulls with both hands rope around the arm. The other man pulls rope around feet of Andrew.
Background of gold.
Margins decorated with border of foliate rinceaux some sprouting from rectilinear bars enclosing text.
Beginning of introit for Mass on vigil of feast for Apostle Andrew.