Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

XL homiliarum in Evangelia libri duo
Germany, Rhineland, second half of 12th century
MS M.1156. Fol. 086v

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Left margin:
Demon, bearded, with pointed ears and nose, and claw feet, partly draped, holds object, possibly rod, in right hand and bridle in left hand, mounted on bearded male figure, the bit of bridle in his mouth, crawling, holding scales (possibly added later), laden with coins and objects; inscribed, INCURUATE UT POSSIMUS TRANSIRE (?).