MEDIEVAL IMAGES OF SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX - MA209.jpg

Category Manuscript
Origin: artist/workshop
Date 15C/2
Reference No MS W 163, f 38r (detail)
Size
Provenance Passau
Present Location Baltimore, Walters Art Gallery
Bibliography Randall 1987, 132; De Ricci 1935, 815

Illustration From photo - Walters Art Gallery
Other illustrations

Country Germany
Description:
The Prayerbook of Leonhard von Laymingen, bishop of Passau 1423-51 contains a historiated initial A(d salutandam virginem primo...pia incorrectis dulcis predilectus. Amen) at the opening of 'Meditatio beati Bernardi Abbatis super Salve regina' (in red). A half-length Bernard in a purple cowl turned to the left holding a red book.