Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
France, probably Paris or possibly the Loire region, ca. 1460
MS M.381 fol. 2v

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De Mulieribus Claris: Scene, Boccaccio writing -- Boccaccio, wearing hood (?), is seated on bench with attached desk, possibly writing in open book on the desk. At right is lectern, on which are two books.
Scene in apsidal vaulted space with stars on ceiling, and with decorated wall.