Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 88r

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Apostle James Major, nimbed, wearing hat with pilgrim's scallop shell and pilgrim's scrip with strap across his breast, stands in landscape and holds open book with pseudo-inscription in left hand and pilgrim's staff in right hand.
Margins with branches and vinescroll against black background, inhabited by crane and fantastic animal.