Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Sacramentary
France, Mont-Saint-Michel, ca. 1060
MS M.641 fol. 23v

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Benedict of Montecassino: Scene, Soul borne to Heaven -- Personification of soul of Benedict, nude, stands with hands raised, within mandorla supported by two nimbed angels.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliage and head of lion, at beginning of Collect for Feast of Benedict of Montecassino.