Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS H.5 fol. 64r

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Upper vignette:
Apostle, Thomas: Incredulity -- Apostle Thomas, nimbed, kneels and raises two fingers of right hand to touch wound of Christ, rays as nimbus, wearing partially draped mantle, raising right hand in blessing and holding cross staff with banner in left hand. Scene in landscape setting with building, within architectural frame.
Lower vignette:
Gideon: Angel appearing -- Gideon, wearing armor, sheath at his waist, holds sword in right hand and raises left hand. At right Angel extends left hand and raises right forefinger. Scene in landscape setting, within architectural frame.
Caption between vignettes reads, L'ANGE GEDEON ASSUERA QUI PAR LES CHA(M)PS NO SORT MARCHER SAINT THOMAS AUS DESIRA LA PLAYE DU COSTE TOUCHER.
Margins decorated with floreate border, including violas, roses, and daisies, inhabited by bird and by hybrid animal.
Head of fantastic animal in decorated initial N and head of dog in decorated initial C.