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France, 1348
MS M.772 fol. 66r

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P³•lerinage: Scene, Memory with Pilgrim's Armor -- Memory, with hauberk draped over her shoulder, holding sword in right hand and helmet in left hand, stands beside Pilgrim (Guillaume de Deguileville), wearing monk's habit and hood, seated on ground, holding pilgrim's staff with both hands. To right stands Sloth, wearing headdress and purse with strap across her breast, holding scythe in right hand and raised axe in left hand.
Miniature executed in grisaille with color accents.



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