Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 139r

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Francis of Assisi, nimbed, tonsured, wearing habit of Franciscan monk, kneels on ground and receives stigmata from six-winged seraph on cross. Red rays connect seraph with wounds on Francis. In background, facing away from Francis is hooded monk, possibly Leo of Assisi. Scene in landscape with mountain and trees.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.