Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1470
MS M.159 fol. 104r

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Scene, Liturgical: Obsequies -- Flanking draped star-inscribed bier are hooded mourners, with joined hands raised, and two tonsured priests, holding open book and with their mouths open to speak or chant. In background is draped altar with carved retable depicting the Crucifixion, with Christ affixed to cross and flanked by four figures.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, vinescroll, and floreate ornament.