Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, between 1500 and 1510
MS M.89 fol. 81r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Christ, with rays as nimbus, stands with right hand raised in blessing to Lazarus, nimbed, draped in shroud, emerging with joined hands raised from grave in floor. Nimbed apostles and other figures witness scene.
Floreate margins inhabited by fantastic animal. In lower margin is escutcheon with unidentified arms (azure fretty or).