Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 65v

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Christ: crowned with Thorns -- Christ, with crossed rayed nimbus, bleeding from wounds in head, is seated flanked by four tormenters, including one kneeling and two wearing helmets, all holding rods used to place crown of thorns on head of Christ. Scene in room with leaded glass arched windows, wooden ceiling, and tile floor.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament.