Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 77v

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In initial D, Apostle Peter, holding book with right hand and key with left hand, Apostle Paul, gesturing with right hand, holding sword with left hand, and cleric, tonsured, wearing deacon's vestments, holding object, stand in front of group of other saints, partially visible; all are nimbed.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.