Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 I, fol. 85v

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Macarius of Alexandria: encountering Satan -- Macarius of Alexandria, nimbed, wearing bishop's vestments and miter, holding crozier, converses with Satan, horned, wearing long robe, talons as feet. Both figures are gesturing.
Macarius (represented twice), nimbed, wearing bishop's vestments and miter, holding crozier, stands before spring near church.
Scenes within forest and rocky landscape.