Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 89v

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Canticle of the Three Hebrews, III:
Hebrews Three: in Fiery Furnace -- In front of crowd of figures in pointed caps, Nebuchadnezzar, wearing crown, stands, hands raised, before wingless angel and three Hebrews, seated amid flames of furnace. In background, idol on column and fortified tower on hill. Landscape includes mountain (butte) with road, leading to castle.