Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, 1531
MS M.451 fol. 106v

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John the Baptist -- John, nimbed, wearing garment of skins beneath drapery, holds in left hand Lamb of God, nimbed, lying on closed book, and with right hand gestures toward right. In background, nimbed figure of Christ (?) enters woods. Scene in landscape with trees, mountains, river, and three deer.