Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Amiens, ca. 1480
MS M.198 fol. 111v

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Leonard of Limoges: Scene, delivering Prisoners -- Leonard, nimbed, tonsured, holding open book with pseudo-inscription in left hand and chain in right hand, stands flanked by two prisoners, both kneeling with joined hands raised, including one wearing manacles on right wrist, and the other with hands bound by the chain held by Leonard. Before him on floor are manacles. Scene in room, with cloth of honor hanging behind Leonard, leaded-glass windows, and distant landscape visible through arched doorway.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by two birds.