Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Hours of Henry VIII
France, Tours, ca. 1500
MS H.8 fol. 185v

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Miniature:
Anthony of Padua: Miracle of Kneeling Mule -- Anthony of Padua, nimbed, wearing Franciscan habit, accompanied by another monk wearing Franciscan habit, holds chalice in left hand and raises, with right hand, wafer with Crucifixion scene before kneeling, bridled horse. Beside horse, man holds tray with oats. Several men, including Guillard the Jew, supporting himself with staff, look on.
Margins:
Below miniature, historiated border frames text.
Anthony of Padua: preaching -- Within room, Anthony of Padua, nimbed, hooded, in pulpit, preaches to crowd of people, seated on ground. One figure is seated on stool.