MS M.643, fol. 18v (Miniature no. 35)

Gerardus of Villamagna: Scene, soliciting Alms

Florence, Italy
ca. 1320
245 x 176 mm

Purchased by J.P. Morgan (1867-1943) in 1919

MS M.643
Page description: 

Gerardus of Villamagna: Scene, soliciting Alms -- Gerardus, nimbed, bearded, stands with his hands raised, before man, wearing draped hat, mounted on bridled horse. The horseman gives coins (money) toward extended right hand of old woman, wearing wimpled veil, raising her left hand, and standing at portal of house; tree on rocky mountain in background.
Decorated frame.