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France, 1348
MS M.772 fol. 1v

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1) P³•lerinage: Scene, Entrance to Heavenly Jerusalem -- Cherubim, holding shield in right hand and staff in left hand stands guard before Heavenly Jerusalem.
2) P³•lerinage: Scene, Pilgrims entering Heavenly Jerusalem -- Three clergymen, including Augustine of Hippo, wearing bishop's miter and holding crozier, another bishop, wearing miter and holding crozier, and tonsured monk, stand atop walls of Heavenly Jerusalem. Four pilgrims with wings fly toward them.
Miniatures executed in grisaille with color accents.



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