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The Betrayal of Christ (fol. 19r)

Archive Piece: BC MS 8/17 Contains digital media

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Type of record: Archive

Title: The Betrayal of Christ (fol. 19r)

Other titles: Bâtarde

Level: Piece

Classmark: BC MS 8/17

Date(s): [ca. 1490]

Language: Latin

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/373111

Collection group(s): Medieval Manuscripts

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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

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