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The works of Mercy

Image description: Breviari d'Amour Author: Ermengau of B / Spain [Catalonia]; last quarter of 14th century Language: Spanish [Catalan] with Hebrew Source/Shelfmark: Yates Thompson 31, f.110v [Whole folio] Scenes depicting works of Mercy. The good man is shown exhorting a sinner to repentance; feeding the hungry; sheltering the poor; clothing the naked; visiting the sick; visiting the prisoners; burying the dead. The last scene culminates with his death and salvation; as he lies dead in bed, his soul is carried away by two angels Image taken from Breviari d'Amour. Originally published/produced in Spain [Catalonia]; last quarter of 14th century.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: hospitable / dead / death / hospitality

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