Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 143v

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Group of virgin martyrs, some wearing headdresses, many holding martyr's palms, stand, including one holding sword in right hand and one pointing with left hand toward book held in right hand. Black background.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.