Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, ca. 1470
MS M.454 fol. 95r

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Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Torture -- Sebastian, nimbed, wearing short loincloth, his body pierced by five arrows, is tied to column by arms, raised, and feet. Two archers stand before him, aiming arrows at him.
Scene in courtyard of building, with arch at left and two niches in wall.