13.
THE ANNALES OF GILLES LE MUISIT vividly describe the outbreak of the
Black Death at Tournai in 1349. This miniature is one of a series
which depicts the burning of Jews, a procession of flagellants, and,
in this instance, the burial of plague victims.
14.
JAN VAN EYCK'S ALTAR-PIECE (dated 1436) for George Van der Paele, canon
of St Donatian's church in Bruges, is an example of the highly
realistic religious painting of this period. The elderly donor is
presented to the Virgin and Child by his name saint, St George. The
patron saint of his church--St Donatian--stands to the left.