Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 54v

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Youth, kneeling beside river, raises joined hands toward half-figure of Christ-Logos, rays as nimbus, appearing amid clouds. He raises his right hand in blessing and holds globe surmounted by cross in left hand. Scene set in landscape including, river leading to sea, and castle surmounting hill.