Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1471 and 1485
MS M.815 fol. 2v

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Roses in upper margin.
Margins with five vignettes in architectural framework (described top to bottom):
1) Silvinus of Thérouanne, nimbed, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, stands holding crozier in right hand.
2) Apostle, Peter: Scene, Chair at Antioch -- Peter, wearing triple-crown papal tiara and vestments, holding key in right hand and book on left knee, sits on chair flanked by two clerics.
3) Saint Julian (?) stands and holds axe.
4) Romanus of Condat, wearing habit, stands holding crozier with both hands.
5) Zodiac Sign: Pisces -- Two fish, swimming in opposite directions.