Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 40v

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Catherine of Alexandria: Scene, with Philosophers -- Catherine, nimbed and crowned (?), hands raised, wearing mantle lined with vair, is seated on faldstool before seven philosophers, six wearing caps, three with right hand raised, four behind long lectern on which is book. Scene in windowed room.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament and rinceaux, and bars decorated with geometric ornament.