Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1511 and 1520
M.813 fol. 185v

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Barbara of Nicomedia, nimbed, holds open book with pseudo-inscription in right hand and in left hand holds palm branch. Beside her is crenellated tower with three windows. Scene in landscape setting.
Scene within architectural frame, decorated with garlands and escutcheon, within which is initial H.