Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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