Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1420
MS M.1000 fol. 221v

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Martin of Tours: dividing Cloak -- Outside of city gates, Martin of Tours, decorated nimbus, astride horse, divides cloak. Beggar on crutches holds end of cloak. Rays of light emanate from above.
Miniature and text framed by decorative border of foliate design.