Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 277r

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Psalm 023 (Vulg., 022):
Christ: Parable, Lazarus and Dives -- Within room with window, Lazarus, in tunic, reclines on steps of gabled archway leading to courtyard. Two dogs lick his sores. Servant brings platter of food to Dives, seated at table, on which are goblet and unidentified object. Mantle above Dives is inscribed LE MAVVES RICHE and decorated with heraldic motifs.