Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
England, Winchester or Norwich, ca. 1450
MS M.255 fol. 67v

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Scene, Liturgical: Obsequies -- Three tonsured priests, holding open book with pseudo-inscription, stand beside bier with cross-inscribed pall, surrounded by three candles on candlesticks. In background is altar. Scene in church with barrel vault and arched leaded-glass windows.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament.