Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vitae patrum
Italy, Naples, between 1350 and 1375
MS M.626 fol. 126r

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1) Furseus of Lagny: Scene, in Wilderness with Followers -- Furseus of Lagny, nimbed, mitered, wearing abbot’s habit, with right hand raised, before group of men (most with only heads visible), all seated; trees, river in foreground.
2) Furseus of Lagny: Scene, welcomed by Clovis II -- At right, Furseus of Lagny, nimbed, mitered, wearing abbot’s habit, partly kneeling, with both hands extended toward extended hands of Clovis II, wearing crown over cap, accompanied by group of men (most with only heads visible), at least four wearing caps, one wearing sword tied to waist.
Scenes in common landscape framed by two trees.
Illustration of the Vita Sancti Fursei.