Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1480
MS M.130 fol. 136v

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Margaret of Antioch: Scene, emerging from Dragon -- Margaret, nimbed, holding cross in raised joined hands, emerges from back of dragon, possibly winged, with hem of Margaret's mantle hanging from its mouth.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. Margins inhabited by bird and hybrid man with large ears.