Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS H.1 fol. 25v

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Augustus: Prophecy of Sibyl -- Sibyl, name inscribed SIBILLA, wearing truncated hennin, with pseudo-inscription, stands before Augustus, name inscribed OCTAUIEN, kneeling on one knee arms raised looking upward. Imperial crown, surmounted by cross is next to him. With left hand, the Sibyl indicates upward toward half-figure of Virgin Mary holding nude Christ Child, emerging from cloud.
Exterior scene in enclosed courtyard with surrounded by buildings and wall, with landscape in distance.
Miniature enclosed by architectural frame with pedestal against each upright on which stand statues below canopies.