Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 I, fol. 96v

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Agnes of Rome: Death of Procopius -- Within courtyard of brothel, Procopius lies dead on ground before Agnes of Rome, her nudity covered by her hair. Two men with swords grab each arm of Agnes. Prefect, pointing with raised right hand, holding staff in left hand, stands in doorway in front of another man.
In background, to left, harlot appears in doorway of brothel.