Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 233v

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Mary Magdalen, nimbed, stands and holds ointment jar in draped right hand. Figure in landscape with trees and castle.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In left margin is helmeted soldier holding banner with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure an estoile or).