Paternoster, 'Philippe de Croy', c.1460

This paternoster is suitable for merchant and middle class status portrayals of the period c. 1450 - c. 1470.

All of our prayer beads are based on extant originals or visual examples. This one is patterned after the paternoster held by Philippe de Croy in his portrait painted by Rogier van der Weyden c. 1460.

Paternoster is made of burgundy and olive green wood beads and has a dark wood cross. It is strung on a burgundy cord and has a burgundy tassel. 

Paternoster comes with storage bag and information about religion and the use of prayer beads in medieval Europe. Sheet also contains the Pater Noster and Ave Maria prayers in Latin. 

For more general information on our prayer beads, please see the main section page as well as General Information

PLEASE NOTE: These are individually hand made by Gwen. As with all handmade items there may be slight variations due to the nature of the materials used.