ARTH 323
Illuminated Manuscripts


De Brailes Hours
Circa 1240 A.D.

 

Opening of Matins of the Virgin.
The four medallions show the Betrayal; the Scourging of Christ, with Peter's first denial; Mocking of Christ, with the second denial; Spitting at Christ, and Peter's third denial; and the remorse of Peter outside the frame.
Folio 1

Terce of the Virgin.
William de Brailes appears in the initial.
Folio 43.

Opening of Sext of the Virgin.
Medallions show the Wandering Jew, the Way of the Cross; Christ stripped of his garments; Christ before the cross.
Folio 43 verso.

Opening of None of the Virgin
Crucifixion.
Folio 47 verso.

Opening of None of the Virgin
Folio 48.

Compline of the Virgin
The patron, Susanna, in prayer.
Folio 64 verso.


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