Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Austria, probably in Tyrol, last quarter of the 15th century
MS M.763 fol. 180r

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Der Renner: Scene, Monk -- Tonsured monk, wearing habit, raises right hand to devil, emerging from mouth of man whose hands are held behind his back by a second man (Exorcism ?). In background is walled monastery. Within walls, tonsured monk tends fire in doorway of one of three buildings, including one surmounted by cross, possibly the church.