Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Angers or Nantes, ca. 1440
M.63 fol. 66v

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Apostle James Major, nimbed, sits on ground in landscape setting, holding open book with both hands, beside staff and pilgrim's bag.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including violas and strawberries, inhabited by snails and monkey.