Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS H.5 fol. 128v

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Upper vignette:
Antiochus IV: Siege of Elymais -- Of two soldiers, wearing armor, one raises left hand and extends helmet held in right hand toward Antiochus IV, wearing crown, with right hand raised. Scene in front of building and wall, behind which is landscape setting.
Lower vignette:
Antiochus IV: Siege of Elymais -- Antiochus IV, wearing crown, extends hands toward open chest, within which are silver coins. Behind the chest is man, wearing hat, with left hand raised. Scene in room.
Caption between vignettes reads, ANTIOCH(US) SES MERUEILLA DE IUDAS ET SES RENOMMEES ET SE SES TRESORS QUE ON BAILLA A PAYER LES GRA(N)DES ARMEES.
Margins decorated with floreate border, including daisy and thistle, inhabited by bird and by monkey, wearing hood, seated on stool.