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Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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France, Paris, between 1511 and 1520
M.813 fol. 19r

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Scene, Liturgical: Extreme Unction -- Woman, wearing head covering is behind tonsured priest, holding aspergil in right hand and extending left hand. Next to him is woman, wearing head covering, with clasped hands raised. At right is man, wearing turban-like headgear, reclining in bed beneath canopy, holding candle in right hand. Above scene is half circle with fantastic goat.
Scene within architectural frame, decorated with putti, garland, and intial D.



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