Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 131r

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Apostle James Major, as half figure, nimbed, with hat hanging from strap around neck, holds open book with pseudo inscription in right hand and staff in left hand. Figure in landscape with tree and mountains.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.