Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 62v

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Leo I: Scene, appointing Governor --Man raising left hand, kneels on one knee before Leo I, crowned, gesturing with both hands, seated with legs crossed on bench.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Leo I as emperor in Constantinople.