The Betrayal of Christ (fol. 19r)

Description

The full-page miniature depicts the scene of the betrayal and arrest of Christ. Judas Iscariot leans forward to kiss Christ, while a large group of soldiers surround them. St. Peter has just cut off Malchus's ear with his sword. The border is formed from architectural pillars supporting statues of two soldiers. Context: Passion sequence according to John: Egressus est dominus Ihesus

Metadata

Identifier zt6gfgc1
IRN 373111
Class Mark BC MS 8/17
Level Piece
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/zt6gfgc1
Collection(s) Medieval Manuscripts
Category Archive Manuscript
Parent Record [Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]
Date [ca. 1490]

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