Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Le pèlerinage de la vie humaine
France, second quarter of the 14th century
M.1038 fol. 2r

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Pèlerinage: Scene, Pilgrims entering Heavenly Jerusalem -- Benedict of Montecassino, wearing monk's habit and hood, stands inside walls of Heavenly Jerusalem and holds Ladder of Humility. Three monks, one tonsured and two hooded, climb the ladder.
Pèlerinage: Scene, Pilgrims entering Heavenly Jerusalem -- Francis of Assisi, nimbed, tonsured, wearing monk's habit, stands inside walls of Heavenly Jerusalem and holds knotted rope. Four monks, two tonsured and two wearing hoods, hold rope.