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The Ascension, Purple, Picture Panel

Purple linework sets flowing robes and expressive figures within a twisted ribbon frame. Rosettes mark the corners, with a lettered cartouche below.

Rosette corner above a bank of cloudsChrist ascending with raised handsClouds beside a rosette corner, rightChrist’s feet rising above the cloudsApostle supporting a bare-chested figureCrowd of apostles gazing upwardApostles praying beside the right borderGrassy ground and scroll end, bottom leftScroll inscribed De Hemelvaart below bare feetOpen book and rolled scroll, bottom right

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