Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Livre des merveilles du monde
France, possibly Angers, ca. 1460
MS M.461 fol. 55r

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Livres des Merveilles du Monde: Scene, Libya -- In hilly landscape walks leopard, possibly hyena, lion, dragon, and bear. In background, head of reptile behind rock. Initial L of Lybie decorated with foliate ornament. Miniature for Livre de Merveilles du Monde for Libya.