Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Poitiers, ca. 1475
MS M.1001 fol. 156r

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Martin of Tours: dividing Cloak -- Martin of Tours, nimbed, mounted on horse, divides cloak with sword held in right hand. Beggar, draped in cloak, supporting himself with crutch held in right hand, raises left hand toward Martin.
Miniature and text framed by foliate border decorated with flowers.