Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita et miraculae sancti Benedicti
Austria, St. Florian, early 14th century
MS M.55 fol. 8r

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1) Benedict of Montecassino: Scene, Placidus presented by Maurus -- In building, Benedict, nimbed, tonsured, in monk's habit, sits on animal bench, raising hands. Outside, young Placidus of Sicily, tonsured, in monk's habit, stands beside open book on lectern, holding basket in left hand, presented by Maurus of Glanfeuil, tonsured, in monk's habit, with right hand raised.
Scene caption on frame, EST VOX AUDITA PUERI SUPER EST MEA UITA. UESTE PATRIS MUNDA QUA SUM SALUATUS IN UNDA.
2) Benedict of Montecassino: Scene, Florentius sending Poisoned Bread -- Beneath architectural frame, devil perches on shoulder of Florentius the Cleric, seated on cushioned bench, extending round loaf to left hand of kneeling messenger with hat slung on back.
Scene caption on frame, PRESPITER ISTE SATUR UICIIS SCELUS HIC MEDITATUR. MITTAT UT OBSCENUM SANCTO IN PANE UENENUM.