Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 143v

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Legend, Dance of Death -- Physician, wearing long robe and cap, examining urinal held in raised left hand, stands beside corpse (skeleton), holding his right arm. Diapered background. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.