Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 III, fol. 373v

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Two scenes within miniature:
1) Dominic of Bologna, nimbed, tonsured, wearing habit, standing outside of building, reads from book.
2) Dominic of Bologna: Death -- To right, within architectural setting, Dominic (represented twice), deceased, is laid out on mattress. Four monks, including one holding candle, also grasped in right hand by Dominic, and another reading from book, gather around.