Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vitae patrum
Italy, Naples, between 1350 and 1375
MS M.626 fol. 86r

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1) Paphnutius of Egypt: Scene, leaving Timothy the Hermit -- Timothy the Hermit, nimbed, body covered in hair, with right hand raised in blessing, lowering left hand to raised joined hands of Paphnutius of Egypt, tonsured, wearing monk’s habit, and kneeling.
2) Paphnutius of Egypt: Scene, strengthened by Angel -- Angel, nimbed, emanating rays from head, with left hand gathering garment and with right hand extended to open mouth of Paphnutius of Egypt, tonsured, wearing monk’s habit, and seated on ground.
3) Paphnutius of Egypt: Scene, meeting Onuphrius -- Paphnutius of Egypt, tonsured, wearing monk’s habit, with joined hands raised, kneeling before Onuphrius of Egypt, nimbed, body covered in hair, with right hand raised to face and with left hand extended, sitting on rock.
Scenes in common landscape of trees and framed by two trees.
Illustration of Paphnutius, Life of Onuphrius, Parts 9, 10, and 11.