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Vitae patrum
Italy, Naples, between 1350 and 1375
MS M.626 fol. 97v

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Martinianus of Palestine: Scene, Temptation -- At right, within window of cross-surmounted cell, bust of nimbed Martinianus of Palestine, nimbed, wearing caps and monk’s habit, looking out toward harlot, extending draped hands toward him.
In center, within window of cross-surmounted cell, bust of nimbed Martinianus of Palestine, nimbed, wearing caps and monk’s habit, extending object, possibly pomegranate, to right hand of harlot, seated on rock outside the cell, her feet near fire.
At right, Martinianus of Palestine, nimbed, wearing cap and monk’s habit, gesturing toward harlot, both on balcony (?).
Scenes in common landscape framed by two trees.
Illustration of Life of Martinianus of Palestine.



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