Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Prayer book
France, Paris, ca. 1490
MS H.3 fol. 47r

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Scene, Liturgical: Procession -- Two deacons, tonsured, wearing vestments carry two poles supporting platform on which is cross-surmounted monstrance. Wafer (host) within the monstrance possibly inscribed with crucifixion scene, one cross, flanked by two figures (?). The deacons walk under baldachin (canopy) supported by pole at each corner held by man wearing hat decorated with ring of red flowers or medallions; one wears purse at waist. The canopy is flanked by two groups of men, some carrying candles.
Branch as line ending.