Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1228-1247
MS M.283 fol. 14v

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Christ: Entry into Jerusalem -- Three apostles, including one apostle raising left hand, follow Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, seated astride bridled ass. He raises left hand in blessing and holds reins with right hand. Before him, male figure, emerging from city gate of Jerusalem, spreads garment on which ass trods. Above, figures look on from battlements surmounting gate.
Scene occurs in mandorla set in diapered background enclosed in decorated frame.