Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 105r

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Christ: Flagellation -- Within initial O, Christ, rays as nimbus, wearing short loincloth, stands against column, his hands tied behind Him. He is flanked by two men, one raising withes in right hand. Withes also on floor at his feet.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament, including viola, and inhabited by bird.