Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 87r

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Louis II: Scene, Coronation --Sergius II, wearing conical miter and chasuble, raising right hand in blessing, extends left hand to crown worn by Louis II, right hand on breast, seated on bench.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to papacy of Sergius.