CRUCIFIXION

Illuminated miniature of the crucifixion. France, c.

      Large gently arching miniature which shows Christ fixed to the cross, flanked between the two otherprisoners on Tau crosses; in the foreground stands the Virgin, helped by two attendants, St. John the Baptist and a Roman centurion. Four-line illuminated initial on a burnished gold ground, full border of blue and gold acanthus, strawberries and flowers and gold leaves on hair-line stems.1480. A very colourful miniature with the traditional Parisian depiction of the crucifixion scene.Sides just trimmed, slight damage to three of the faces, but colours very fresh.