Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 139r

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Legend, Dance of Death -- Young man, wearing hat and garment with slit sleeves, stands flanked by two corpses (skeletons), each holding one of his arms. Sky in background. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.