Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 IV, fol. 51r

See more information »

Two scenes within miniature:
1) Felix of Ostia: destroying Idols -- Within architectural setting, soldier, wearing armor, grasps Felix of Ostia, nimbed, tonsured, hands bound, blowing on idol (Serapis), holding spear and shield, breaking apart, falling from column. Three men and dog look on.
2) Felix of Ostia: Martyrdom -- Beyond architectural setting, within courtyard, executioner raises sword above Felix (represented twice), nimbed, tonsured, kneeling, joined hands raised.
To right, within second room of architectural setting, idol surmounts column.
In background, landscape is visible beyond walls of courtyard.