Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 162v

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Job: Destruction of Asses -- Servant, holding spear in left hand, is run through back by sword held by one of four helmeted Sabean soldiers. In foreground is ox and two asses, one wearing bridle. Scene in half-circular vignette in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.