Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 157v

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Margaret of Antioch: Scene, emerging from Dragon -- In initial O, Margaret, nimbed, with joined hands raised and holding cross, emerges from back of winged dragon; fabric of her cloak dangles from mouth of dragon.
Genevieve of Paris: Scene, Candle lighted by Angel -- In initial P, Genevieve, nimbed, stands holding open book in right hand and candle with left hand. She is flanked by angel lighting the candle and by winged devil with bellows aimed at the candle.
Initials on gold background and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.