Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
France, possibly Toulouse, ca. 1490
M.463 fol. 397v

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Benedict of Montecassino: Scene, Devil breaking Bell -- At left, Benedict of Montecassino, wearing monk's habit, is in window and holds with both hands robe with bell. Below, head and shoulders of monk, wearing habit, with joined hands raised, emerges from rocks. At right is bestial devil with raised right hand, holding stick in right hand.
Margin is decorated with floreate border, including roses.