Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1511 and 1520
M.813 fol. 168v

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Rochus of Montpellier: Scene, displaying Leg Wound -- Angel, nimbed, makes gesture of blessing with right hand and with left hand touches right knee of Rochus of Montpellier, nimbed, wearing hat, purse at waist, touching his right thigh, on which is wound, with both hands. Scene in landscape setting.
Scene within architectural frame, decorated with putto, garland, and pearls. At bottom is escutcheon, within which is initial H.