Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, 1525
MS M.61 fol. 79r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Attended by five nimbed apostles, Christ, nimbed, raises right hand in blessing, beside bearded man, kneeling, taking right hand of Lazurus, in shroud, standing in square grave, before Mary of Bethany, veiled, and Martha of Bethany, both nimbed, kneeling.
In background, group of men, many with hands covering mouths, stand outside of city in mountainous landscape.
Frame:
Miniature within elaborate architectural frame decorated with floral ornament and inhabited by putti. Two winged human hybrids hold scroll inscribed with incipit of Office of the Dead.