Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, possibly Ghent, ca. 1480-1490
M.278 fol. 176r

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Within initial M, Mary Magdalen, nimbed, wearing hat, holding ointment jar with both hands, standing before cloth of honor, two columns on wall in background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament including thistle, speedwell, strawberry, white vine scroll and daisy.