225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016. Just a short walk from Grand Central and Penn Station
Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1490
MS M.380 fol. 24r
Christ: mocked -- Christ, cross-nimbed, wearing purple garment and crown of thorns, seated on faldstool with hands bound, holding branch in right hand, is surrounded by tormentors and soldiers carrying spears. Three men raise hands against Him.
Miniature and text framed by foliate border decorated with flowers, including strawberry plant.
Initial I decorated with foliate ornament begins Luke 22:1.
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