Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 30r

See more information »

In initial Q, flanked by two trees, Apostle Bartholomew, nimbed, holding knife in right hand and open book with left hand.
In initial D, Apostle Thomas, nimbed, holding book with right hand and spear (?) with left hand.
In initial D, Apostles Philip, nimbed, holding horn (?) and James, nimbed, indicating with right hand cross or cross-staff held with left hand.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.