Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1230 and 1239
MS M.92 fol. 58v

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Scene, Liturgical: Obsequies -- Tonsured cleric holds open book, beside two acolytes, one holding processional cross, and the other situla. All stand behind man with his eyes closed, lying on draped bed. Above, flying angel holds personification of soul in napkin.
Scene with gold background, within initial D decorated with dragon stem.