Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 70v

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Aurelius Conanus: Scene, commanding Murder of Uncle --Aurelius Conanus, crowned, gesturing with both hands, stands behind executioner raising sword with right hand, extending left hand to head of uncle, crouching, hands extended.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Aurelius Conanus as king of Britain.