Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Northern France or Flanders, ca. 1460
MS M.194 fol. 140r

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Miniature:
Apostle Peter, nimbed, holding key in right hand and book with two straps in left hand on lap, and Apostle Paul, nimbed, holding sword in right hand and book in left hand, are seated on bench. Figures in vaulted room with windows.
Margins decorated with border of floral and foliate ornament inhabited by half-figure of angel with arms extended.