Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Tournai, 1480s
MS M.234 fol. 47v

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Hubert of Li³•ge: Scene, Vision of Christ within Horns of Stag -- Hubert, with joined hands, wearing sheathed sword at waist, hat on ground next to him, kneels before stag. In horns of stag is crucifix. Behind Hubert are two dogs wearing red collars; another dog is in foreground. In background man stands with two bridled horses. Angel, holding miter with right hand and stole with left hand hovers in sky.
Scene in landscape with trees and with walled city in distance.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including rose and strawberry.