Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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1) In initial D, Apostles Simon and Jude, nimbed, one holding book with draped right hand and raised sword in left hand; the other holding sword with left hand.
2) In initial D, Apostle Matthias, nimbed, holding open book with right hand and hatchet or axe with left hand.
Initials on gold background and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.