Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 III, fol. 363r

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Apostle, Peter: Balbina of Rome cured by Chains -- Beside tower within courtyard, are two soldiers, one seated holding pickaxe, another standing and supporting himself with halberd.
To right, Quirinus, wearing hat, extends arms toward Balbina of Rome, kneeling before Hermes of Rome and Alexander of Rome, both nimbed, within doorway of building. Alexander extends chains of Apostle Peter toward Balbina. A fourth man, supporting himself with cane, looks on.