Mont-Saint-Michel sacramentary
ca. 1060
Mont-Saint-Michel, France
286 x 215 mm
MS M.641
Purchased by J.P. Morgan (1867-1943) in 1919
Summary
Benedict of Montecassino: Scene, Soul borne to Heaven -- Personification of soul of Benedict, nude, stands with hands raised, within mandorla supported by two nimbed angels.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliage and head of lion, at beginning of Collect for Feast of Benedict of Montecassino.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliage and head of lion, at beginning of Collect for Feast of Benedict of Montecassino.
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