Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 263v

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Rochus of Montpellier: Scene, displaying Leg Wound -- Angel, nimbed, kneeling, gestures toward Rochus, nimbed, wearing hat, holding staff in left hand and with right hand lifting garment to display his leg. At right is dog, holding ball (?) in its mouth. Scene in landscape with trees.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In lower margin is swan, wearing billowing cape with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure an estoile or).