The Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 121r)
- Original object type: Artefact
- Title: The Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 121r)
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Description:
Christ hangs crucified on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and St. John on either side. A centurion confesses his belief in Christ, and a group of soldiers stand behind him. The sun and moon appear in the sky at either side of the cross. The border is decorated with a snail and flowers, including campanulas, strawberries, and blue thistles.
Context: Hours of the Cross: Domine labia mea aperies
- Date range: [1450-1500]
- Date: 1475
- Collection: Medieval Manuscripts
- Physical Identifier: BC MS 6/9
- URI: http://digital.library.leeds.ac.uk/id/eprint/10851
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