Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 133r

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Lawrence of Rome, as half figure, nimbed, tonsured, wearing deacon's vestments, holds gridiron and martyr's palm. Gray background inscribed with lines.
In lower margin are looped and knotted cords connected to gold frame around text block.