Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.510 fol. 141r

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Martin of Tours: dividing Cloak -- Martin of Tours, nimbed, wearing hat, astride horse, holds sword in right hand and scabbord in left hand. Behind him is man (head only). Scene in landscape setting.
Right margin is decorated by floreate border, including thistles, violas, and strawberries, inhabited by fantastic animal.