Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 159r

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Miniatures:
1) Margaret of Antioch holding book, looks back over left shoulder at dragon in prison.
2) Hedwig of Silesia, wearing hat and veil, supports Christ Child on right arm and on left arm, model of church. All amid rays.
Margins decorated with border of foliate and floreate ornament, including thistle.