Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 165v

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In initial D, Anthony Abbot the Great, nimbed, wearing cloak, holding walking stick with right hand and looking at open book held with left hand, stands amid flames.
In initial D, Maurus of Glanfeuil, nimbed and tonsured, wearing vestments, stands holding abbot's crozier with right hand and book with left hand.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.