Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 71v

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Leodegarius of Autun: Scene, Martyrdom --Leodegarius as bishop wearing miter and chasuble, hands extended, kneels on ground. Executioner, raising sword with right hand, placing left hand on head of Leodegarius, stands over him.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to torture and martyrdom of Leodegarius of Autun during the reign of Clotaire II.