Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 113v

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Thomas a Becket: Scene, Henry II with the Bishop --Man raising right hand standing behind Henry II, crowned gesturing with raising right hand, opposite Becket wearing miter and chasuble, gesturing with both hands. Cleric, tonsured, behind Becket.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Henry II as king of England.