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MS M.641, fol. 52v

Mont-Saint-Michel sacramentary
ca. 1060
Mont-Saint-Michel, France
286 x 215 mm
MS M.641
Purchased by J.P. Morgan (1867-1943) in 1919
Summary
Christ: Last Supper -- Evangelist John, with object (?) in left hand, and right hand raised to face, leans on breast of Christ, cross-nimbed, seated with feet on footstool. With His left hand on shoulder of the Evangelist, He extends in right hand sop to mouth of Judas extending hands and kneeling before draped table set with loaves, fish on plate, vessels, and utensils.
Behind the table are seated ten nimbed apostles, including Peter tonsured, with right hand raised, all flanking the Christ.
Scene in architectural setting, including dome in center and twin towers.
Illustration facing Collect of Mass for Maundy Thursday in Holy Week.
MS M.641, fol. 179r
MS M.641, fol. 179v
MS M.641, fol. 180r
MS M.641, fol. 180v
MS M.641, fol. 181r
MS M.641, fol. 181v
MS M.641, fol. 182r
MS M.641, fol. 182v
MS M.641, fol. 183r
MS M.641, fol. 183v
MS M.641, fol. 184r
MS M.641, fol. 184v
MS M.641, Rear endleaf, 1 recto (fol.iated '185')
MS M.641, Rear endleaf, 1 verso
MS M.641, Inside Back Cover
MS M.641, Back Cover