Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 022r

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Margins inhabited by two moths, two flies, and two butterflies and scattered with naturalistic flowers including rose, forget-me-not, dianthus, viola and sweet pea; against gold background.
Decorated margins for beginning of Matins of Hours of the Virgin.