Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vitae patrum
Italy, Naples, between 1350 and 1375
MS M.626 fol. 110r

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Macarius of Rome: Scene, found by Monks -- At left, Theophilus the Monk, Sergius the Monk, and Hyginus the Monk, all nimbed, tonsured and wearing monk’s habits, one wearing cap, two with sacks slung over left shoulder, one raising right hand toward Macarius of Rome, nimbed, bearded, possibly kneeling with both hands on tau-staff, within cave.
At right, Theophilus the Monk, Sergius the Monk, and Hyginus the Monk, all nimbed, tonsured and wearing monk’s habits, one wearing cap, two with sacks slung over left shoulder, one raising right hand toward Macarius of Rome, nimbed, bearded, seated beside tau-staff, within cave.
Scenes in common landscape framed by two trees.
Illustration of Theophilus, Sergius, and Hyginus, Life of Macarius of Rome.