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Bifolia with Scenes from the Life of Christ

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bifolio with scenes from the life of Christ. The artwork, titled "Bifolia with Scenes from the Life of Christ," appears on two pages of an old, off-white book with visible signs of aging, including dark spots, holes, and tears. The pages are open to reveal eight colorful illustrations, arranged in two columns of four images each. Each illustration is framed in red and green with a gold background. The illustrations show various scenes, including: - An angel and a woman - A man on a donkey - A man on a roof - A man with a group of people - A woman and children - A man and another person at a table - A man and woman - A man with a cloth and a group of people The illustrations feature people wearing robes in various colors, including red, blue, green, white, and brown. Some figures are haloed. The illustrations appear to be from the medieval period. The overall appearance of the pages suggests they are yellowed with age and have been handled extensively.

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1263 × 869 px
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