Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 158r

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Miniatures:
1) Barbara of Nicomedia, nimbed, with fillet, approaches doorway in tower. Stone wall in background.
2) Devil is next to Dympna of Gheel, who holds sword in left hand. Brick wall in background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including viola, dianthus, and strawberry.