Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1485-1490
MS M.231 fol. 202v

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Anthony Abbot the Great: Scene, assailed by Demons -- Anthony, nimbed, raising right hand, holding book with left hand is seated on bench, his feet amid flames. Behind him, two devils raise rods with right hands. Pig sits at left, looking up toward Anthony.
Scene in landscape.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament inhabited by bird.