Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 119v

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Margaret of Antioch: Scene, emerging from Dragon -- Margaret of Antioch, nimbed, holding cross in joined hands, emerges from back of dragon with remains of her garment in its open jaws, in building with columns, vaults and tiled floor. Dove of Holy Ghost descending in rays.
Miniature for beginning of Suffrage to Margaret of Antioch.
Margins inhabited by two moths and scattered with naturalistic plants and flowers including speedwell, columbine, strawberry, viola and rose; against green background.