Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 III, fol. 386v

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Lawrence of Rome: Martyrdom -- Lawrence of Rome, nimbed, tonsured, nude, reclines on gridiron placed over flames. He is surrounded by several figures, including Decius, man carrying faggot, three men prodding him with pitchforks, and one man stoking fire.
In background is landscape with buildings of city and ship amid waters.