Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Twelve apostles shown as half figures, including one holding cross-staff in right hand; Peter (?), tonsured; John, with right hand raised in blessing and holding goblet in left hand; and Andrew, holding saltire cross. Black background.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.