Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1420-1425
MS M.105 fol. 63r

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Gregory the Great, nimbed, wearing papal miter with infulae and cope, sits on throne beneath canopy, writing with pen held in right hand on book with pseudo-inscription held in his lap. Behind is low wall and tree. Diapered background.
Margins with foliate and ivy-rinceaux ornament.