Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 136r

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Augustine of Hippo, as half figure, nimbed, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, holds crozier in right hand and heart in left hand. Figure in interior with two windows.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.