Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480
MS G.14 fol. 20v

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Francis of Assisi: receiving Stigmata -- Francis of Assisi, nimbed, tonsured, wearing Franciscan habit, kneels on right knee and raises both hands toward Christ, cross-nimbed, as seraph, nailed to cross in sky. Red rays extend from wounds of Christ to wounds in hands and feet of Francis. In background, Franciscan monk, possibly Leo of Assisi, reads open book with back turned.
Scene set in landscape with river, hill, mountain, and church in background, all within gold frame.