Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, probably Brussels, 1533
MS M.491 fol. 58v

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Apostle James Major, nimbed, wearing pilgrim's hat decorated with shell, staff in crook of right arm, holding open book in both hands.
In background is landscape with river and boat.
Miniature and text framed by architectural border.
Initial S decorated with foliate ornament begins suffrage to Apostle James Major.