Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, Rouen, or Tours, ca. 1520
MS M.290 fol. 67v

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Christ, nimbed, raising right hand in blessing, stands opposite Lazarus, wrapped in shroud, emerging from sarcophagus, held by nimbed man. Woman, nimbed, with joined hands, kneels next to Christ. Covered vessel is on ground before her. Behind her, man, nimbed, holds fold of his mantle to his nose. Behind Christ stand group of Apostles, nimbed, most only top of head or nimbus visible.
Scene in landscape.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame decorated with sculptural ornament in cama³aeu including skull with snake passing through eye sockets; scroll inscribed DVM TEMPVS HABE; scroll inscribed PEREREMVS O; bones hanging on cords; heads of fantastic animals; fire in oven (?) burning bones.