Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1485-1500
MS M.195 fol. 179v

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Genevieve of Paris: Scene, Candle lighted by Angel -- Genevieve, nimbed, holding open book with left hand and candle with right hand is flanked by angel lighting candle and winged devil with bellows aimed toward flame of the candle.
Trees in background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.