Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 011r

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Margins inhabited by monkey, wearing plumed cap and short cape, with right hand touching hindquarters, four moths and possibly one butterfly, and scattered with naturalistic flowers including viola, thistle, sweet pea, and columbine; against gold background.
Decorated margins for beginning of Matins of Short Hours of the Holy Spirit.