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Bifolio with Scenes from the Life of Christ

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a bifolio with six rectangular scenes from the Life of Christ. The pages are aged and yellowed with visible signs of wear, including stains, tears, and holes. The scenes are arranged in two columns of three on each page. The top left scene shows a man being led away from a pillar, with another man standing beside him. The top center scene depicts a crucifixion with figures on either side. The top right scene shows a man being led away by another. The bottom left scene depicts a man in a red outfit holding a sword-like object near another man's face, with a donkey or ox-like creature behind. The bottom center scene shows a man standing on a book with one arm raised and a cross in the other. The bottom right scene depicts a man on a donkey with people around. The backgrounds of the scenes are gold, blue, red, and green. The style of the artwork suggests it is medieval. The artist's work appears detailed with intricate linework and color. The overall mood appears solemn and religious.

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1263 × 872 px
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