Book of Hours, use of Paris
Medieval ManuscriptsItem Info
Item No: mca0950202
Additional Title: Book of Hours, use of Paris
Script:
Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 20v
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Pietà
Notes: This miniature begins the prayer dedicated to Mary, "O intemerata" (O immaculate virgin), a Latin prayer that appears in nearly all books of hours. The Pietà highlights the sorrow that the Virgin experienced during Christ's Passion.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1559288
Country: Country:France
City/Town/Township:Paris
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 211 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 95