Christ washing the feet of the Apostles in an initial D, fragments of text, and musical staves 1370 - 1423

This pen and ink drawing by Lorenzo Monaco, dating from 1370 to 1423, depicts Christ washing the feet of the Apostles. The scene is framed by a large initial "D," surrounded by elaborate foliate decoration. The drawing, likely intended for a manuscript, is a preparatory study for a larger work. Monaco's delicate lines and meticulous detail capture the solemn moment, highlighting the humility of Christ's act as he washes the feet of his disciples. This drawing is an example of the artistic mastery that made Monaco one of the leading artists of the early Renaissance in Florence.