Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Les abus du monde
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.42 fol. 44v

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God, nimbed, in cloud-edged arc of heaven, rayed, holds crown surmounting heart in right hand and cross-surmounted globe in left hand. He is surrounding by rays and flanked by angels with joined hands raised.
Below him at left is group of soldiers, wearing hats, youth, and bishop with miter, holding crozier in left hand.
Below at right is group of soldiers, wearing armor, most with only tops of helmets visible. Some hold halberds and others hold spears. The foremost holds spear in right, shield in left hand, and has sword at waist.
Figures are in landscape setting. They are surrounded by architectural frame, with putto hanging from garland on left side.