Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 102r

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Henry II: Scene, Coronation --Bishop of Mainz, wearing miter and chasuble, raising right hand in blessing, extends left hand to crown worn by Henry II, raising right hand, seated with legs crossed on bench.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Henry II as emperor.