Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 127v

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Legend, Dance of Death -- Abbot, wearing cap and vestments, stands with arms extended, flanked by two corpses (skeletons), each holding one of his arms. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.