Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1460-1470
MS M.25 fol. 137v

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Scene, Liturgical: Obsequies -- Four clerics, tonsured, wearing copes, the foremost gesturing, stand before lectern on which is open book. Next to lectern is draped bier flanked by two candles. In background is draped altar. Scene in vaulted church with windows and tile floor.
Grisaille miniature with gold and color details.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.