Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 56v

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Macarius of Alexandria: Scene, finding Head of Pagan --Standing at right, Macarius, wearing habit of monk, holding book with left hand, with staff in right hand touches head, eyes closed, on ground next to tree.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Jovianus as emperor.