Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Tournai, 1480s
MS M.234 fol. 43v

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Martin of Tours: dividing Cloak -- Martin of Tours, wearing hat, holding sword with right hand is astride bridled horse. Man, wearing short loincloth, holding crutches, with two peg legs is only partially visible on far side of horse.
Scene on drawbridge over moat, before gate with raised portcullis; buildings visible beyond wall with tower.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including strawberry and rose.