Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Probably France, early 18th century
MS S.12 Back cover

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Christ: of Sorrows -- Christ, nimbed, wearing crown of thorns, short loin cloth, and mantle, bleeding from wounds, stands with hands crossed on his breast. Central panel framed by rectangular bands enclosing stars and geometric ornament.
The figure of Christ is either a drawing or engraving, affixed to a rectangle of blue paper.