Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Italy, Naples, between 1350 and 1375
MS M.626 fol. 75r

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Pachomius of Egypt: Scene, visited by Macarius of Egypt -- Pachomius of Egypt extending hands to extended hands of Macarius of Egypt, both nimbed, tonsured, wearing monk’s habits, one kneeling. Group of at least four nimbed and flying angels between them, cross-surmounted monastery at left.
Scene in landscape amid trees.
Illustration of Life of Pachomius, Chapter 7.