Ms 978 fol.39 'The gate house of the castle', illustration from a spiritual treatise for use of lay people by Gabrielle de Bourbon (vellum)
{"Image ImageDescription": "BMR397951 Ms 978 fol.39 'The gate house of the castle', illustration from a spiritual treatise for use of lay people by Gabrielle de Bourbon (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Gabrielle de Bourbon (1460-1516), duchesse de la Tremoille; devout and cultivated Renaissance princess; her extant spiritual writings include the 'Voyage Spirituel' (spiritual journey)  and the 'Fort Chasteau pour la retraicte de toutes bonnes ames'; miniature shows the entrance to the castle intended for the refuge of good souls; copy certainly of the princess herself; sans doute exemplaire de l'auteur;); Archives Charmet; French,  out of copyright.", "Image Copyright": "Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images"}