Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 124v

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Legend, Dance of Death -- Cardinal, wearing vestments and hat, stands flanked by two corpses (skeletons), including one grasping the cardinal's right wrist. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.