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Leaf from a Book of Hours: Christ Carrying the Cross (Sext, Hours of the Cross)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of Christ carrying a cross, surrounded by people. Christ wears a blue robe with a gold belt, and a gold halo. He carries a large brown cross. A woman in a yellow dress and gold halo stands to the left. Three men in red and blue clothing and gold haloes surround Christ. A blue archway with gold stars is in the background. The scene is framed by a decorative border with flowers, leaves, and vines in shades of blue, red, green, and gold. A block of text in gold and black calligraphy is at the bottom.

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640 × 893 px
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