Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Amiens, ca. 1480
MS M.198 fol. 116r

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Margaret of Antioch: Scene, emerging from Dragon -- Margaret, nimbed, holding cross in joined raised hands, emerges from back of dragon, winged, with Margaret's mantle hanging from its mouth. Scene in room with window with tracery and cloth of honor hanging on wall.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, with semi-circular patterns and branches.