Book of Hours, use of Rome
Medieval Manuscripts
Item Info
Language: Latin
Folio Number: ff. 116v-117r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Agony in the Garden
Notes: This miniature begins the Passion Sequence from the Gospel of Matthew. Christ's Agony in the Garden marks the start of his Passion, which encompasses the events immediately leading up to his death. During his moment of anguish in the garden of Gethsemane, Christ prays to God to "take this cup" from him before finally accepting his fate. In this miniature, the cup, the symbol of his imminent sacrifice, appears on the rocky outcrop before the kneeling figure of Christ.
The border decoration, with illusionistic flowers, insects, and small animals on a gold ground, is typical of Flemish illumination at this time.
Sirsi Catalog Key:
1599787
Country:
Country:Flanders
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin):
1499
Image Dimensions Width:
224 mm
ShelfMark:
Lewis E 102
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