Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 III, fol. 382r

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Sixtus II, Pope, Felicissimus of Rome, and Agapitus, Deacon: Martyrdom -- Within room, Decius and Valerian, both crowned, holding scepters, and four men look on as executioner raises sword over Sixtus II, nimbed, wearing triple-crowned tiara and vestments, kneeling, joined hands raised, beside, bodies of Felicissimus of Rome, and Agapitus, Deacon, both tonsured and beheaded.
Against far wall, two idols, male and female, are on altar surmounting four columns. Male idol holds spear and shield with human face.