Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Tours, ca. 1500
MS M.12 fol. 68r

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Apostle, Peter: Warden of Paradise -- Peter, nimbed, holding key in right hand, extends left hand to group of figures, including angels, standing before him. In background is building with barrel vault and decorated with figural statues in gothic niches. Landscape visible through arched opening at right. Miniature enclosed in architectural frame with pilasters.