A Medieval Good Death

An illustration of a medieval “good death.” A man in bed is struck by the figure of Death, while a monk at his side urges him to “pray Christ thy soule to save,” and Christ promises “mercie thou shall have.” The Carthusian Miscellany, England (Yorkshire or Lincolnshire), 1460-1500

From Medieval Manuscripts Blog – Byland Abbey Ghost Stories: A Guide to Medieval Ghosts