Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 137r

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Legend, Dance of Death -- Man, possibly squire, wearing hat, holding rod in left hand, stands flanked by two corpses (skeletons), each holding one of his arms. Diapered background. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.