Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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1) Ambrose of Milan, nimbed, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, stands holding open book with pseudo inscription in right hand and crozier in left hand. In background is wall with marble revetment.
2) Martin of Tours, nimbed, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, stands with right hand raised in blessing and holds book and crozier in left hand. Scene with black background.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.