Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Netherlands, Utrecht, second half of 13th century
MS M.113 fol. 126r

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Christ: Entombment -- Angel, nimbed, supports head of Christ, cross-nimbed, wearing long loin cloth, bleeding from wounds in right hand and foot, lying on bier. Evangelist John, nimbed, and Virgin Mary, nimbed veiled, raising clasped hands, stand beside bier.
Scene on gold background and framed by two gabled arches.