Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 159v

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In initial D, three female saints, nimbed, each holding palm with right hand and book with left hand or under left arm stand at front of group of saints, only nimbi visible.
In initial O, John Baptist, nimbed, stands, his right hand indicating lamb, nimbed, resting on his draped left arm.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.