The Crucifixion - Gold Leaf

A miniature from a psalter (a book containing a collection of Psalms) depicting the Crucifixion, with the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist. Christ is suspended on the dark green cross, bleeding from the wound in his torso and wearing a green loincloth. The crucifix divides the scene into quadrants, the two at the top much smaller than the two below - clockwise, from upper left, they contain a semi-shrouded orange sun, a crescent moon, John the Baptist in a blue tunic and beige cloak, and the Virgin Mary in a beige gown and blue cloak.