MS M.643, fol. 7r (Miniature no. 12)

Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus

Florence, Italy
ca. 1320
245 x 176 mm

Purchased by J.P. Morgan (1867-1943) in 1919

MS M.643
Page description: 

Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Among group of standing men, one raises draped hands toward his nose, and another clasps his hands. Mary and Martha, both of Bethany, veiled, kneel with joined hands raised, behind Lazarus in shroud, rising in sarcophagus, with lid on side. Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, extends His right hand in blessing toward them and holds book in His left hand. Two nimbed apostles stand behind Him.
Decorated frame.