Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, ca. 1465
MS G.55 fol. 134v

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Crest of bust of stag surmounting helmet on heraldic shield of Pierre de Bosredont (quarterly, vair and gules), flanked by two lions rampant, holding helmet and shield, with scrolls inscribed DI CHOSSON DE NIBORO and P DE BOSREDONT emerging from their mouths. Between forelegs of right lion, bannered spear with arms of Pierre de Bosredont. Below, monogram of initials A and P linked by love knot. In background, tapestry inscribed P DE BOSREDONT DI CHOSSON DE NIBORO, repeated around border.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament and inhabited by two rabbits.