A 15th century French translation of Suso's manuscript contains this illuminated miniature (Fig 1, Brussels, Bibliotheque Royale, Ms. ... Note the posture of the muse, with drapery that suggests her movement, and also the page of the Holy Scriptures that is in the process of turning. ... Another consideration of note is the theological imagery in the piece. ... As a side note, this work seems to be one of the earliest references to the spring-powered clock (Department of Medieval and Modern Europe). ... This image was illuminated on parchment amongst thirty-four miniatures done by the ...

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