Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 92r

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Barbara of Nicomedia, nimbed, crowned, holding martyr's palm in right hand and open book with pseudo-inscription in left hand, stands in landscape beside tower.
Margins with circular bands of foliate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird and winged monkey standing backwards on back of hybrid animal.