Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1400
MS M.264 fol. 161v

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Male donor kneels with hands joined in prayer before Apostle James Major, decorated nimbus, right hand holding staff, left hand holding book, dressed as pilgrim, wearing hat and money bag (wallet).
Scene against background of gold fleurs-de-lis within gold frame.
Page decorated with foliate border.