Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 50r

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Paul the Hermit: Scene, Death --Body of Paul the Hermit, as monk, wearing hood and habit, is held over hole by two lions (?). Tree in background.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Constantius I as emperor.