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France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 138v

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Legend, Dance of Death -- Monk, tonsured, wearing Benedictine habit, stands flanked by two corpses (skeletons), each holding one of his arms. Sky in background. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.



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