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Incipiu[n]t quindeci[m] or[aci]ones scdz passio ...
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Title
Incipiu[n]t quindeci[m] or[aci]ones scdz passio ...
Subject
Books of hours.
Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Belgium -- 15th century -- Specimens.
Description
St. Mary Magdalene. Commonly Mary Magdalene can be identified by her ointment jar (from when she anointed Christ's feet). Here she is shown in the wilderness; according to the Golden Legend, she spent 30 years in the wilderness as a hermit. Angels carry her soul up to heaven at each of the canonical hours for her to hear the heavenly choirs.
Creator
Possibly the work of Ghent
Source
Book of hours (Ms. Toller)
Date
circa 1461
Rights
Notification of Intent to Quote from or Publish Manuscript Materials form. All publication not covered by fair use is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder.
Relation
George N. Meissner Collection #4
Format
Vellum printing
Language
Latin
Type
Illumination
Identifier
devotion_1461_04_0003.jpg
BX2080 .C43 1461
George N. Meissner Collection #4
spc:devotion2014-07-30T15_47_57
Coverage
Belgium 15th century
Citation
Possibly the work of Ghent, “Incipiu[n]t quindeci[m] or[aci]ones scdz passio ...,” WUSTL Digital Gateway Image Collections & Exhibitions, accessed April 28, 2024, http://omeka.wustl.edu/omeka/items/show/8404.
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