Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1510-1520
MS M.85 fol. 89r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Lazarus, nude and partially draped in shroud, stands in grave with joined hands raised toward Christ, nimbed, with right hand raised. Around them are witnesses, including man wearing pointed hat; Mary and Martha of Bethany, one raising right hand and the other with joined hands raised, both wearing veils and wimples; man, wearing hat, holding object in right hand and kneeling beside grave; and two nimbed apostles. In background are buildings, including one with two figures visible in window.
Scene within architectural frame with putti.