Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 163v

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In initial D, Laudus of Coutances, nimbed and wearing bishop's miter, raises right hand in blessing, and holds crozier with left hand.
In initial D, winged dragon stands next to Romanus of Rouen, nimbed and wearing bishop's miter and vestments, raising his right hand in blessing and holding processional cross with left hand.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.