Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 164v

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In initial D, Audoenus of Rouen, nimbed, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, raises right hand in blessing and holds cross-staff with left hand.
In initial A, Augustine of Hippo, nimbed, wearing miter, is seated on chair with lectern on which is open book; weight (?) on cord hangs over top of lectern. Crozier stands next to lectern at left.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.