Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, ca. 1465
MS G.55 fol. 130r

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Rochus of Montpellier: Scene, displaying Leg Wound -- Standing below half-dome with shell, Rochus of Montpellier, wearing hat, raising both arms, holding walking stick under right arm, displays wound in leg which angel touches with left forefinger. Monogram S in upper right corner of miniature.
Miniature rests on bracket decorated with two fantastic animals. Margins decorated with floreate ornament. In lower margin, monogram of initials A and P linked by love knot. Text, Suffrage.