Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, ca. 1465
MS G.55 fol. 124v

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Hubert of Liáege: Scene, Vision of Christ within Horns of Stag -- Hubert of Liáege, nimbed, holding hunting horn in right hand, is astride bridled and saddled horse amid dogs. At left man holds staff in right hand and leashes of two dogs in left hand. At right, on hillock, is stag with backturned head with vision between his antlers of Christ on cross. Sun or star above emits rays that touch head of Hubert. Scene in landscape with bushes, body of water, castle, towers.
Border inscribed with motto of Pierre de Bosredont, DI CHOSSON DE NIBORO, with his name PIERRE DE BOSREDONT and invocation to Hubert of Liáege SANCTE HUMBERE ORA PRO NOBIS.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament including viola, and inhabited by four dogs. In lower margin, heraldic shield of Hospitallers (gules, a cross argent).