Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Weltchronik
Germany, Regensburg, ca. 1360
MS M.769 fol. 319r

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Decius, Emperor: Scene, Death with Prefect Valerian -- Valerian, seated in wagon, looks up toward devil hovering above, extending arms around neck of Valerian. At right, Decius, crowned, eyes closed, is lifted from wagon by second devil. Wagon is drawn by two horses.