Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 88v

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher, nimbed, holding staff in right hand, stands in stream and carries on his shoulders Christ Child, with crossed rays as nimbus, with right hand raised in blessing and holding globe in left hand.
Margins with leaf patterns of foliate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by crane and fantastic animal.