The Descent from the Cross; the Last Supper from BL Add 44949, f. 6
Summary
Framed 2-part miniature accompanying the prayer for the canonical hour of Vespers with two scenes from the life of Christ that took place at this hour of the day: his body is taken down from the Cross and he gives the bread to his disciples at the Last Supper. Image taken from f. 6 of Psalter ('The M. R. James Memorial Psalter'). Written in Latin and French.
Tags
Date
1300 - 1500
Source
British Library
Copyright info
Public Domain