Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
France, probably Paris or possibly the Loire region, ca. 1460
MS M.381 fol. 22r

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De Mulieribus Claris: Scene, Lavinia giving Birth -- Lavinia, grasping with both hands, cloth around tree, is seated on ground; woman, probably midwife, wearing headdress, stands behind her with both hands on back of Lavinia.
Scene in landscape with trees, rocky outcrops and castle in background.