Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
France, Lyons, 1484
MS M.1162. Fol. 174v

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George of Cappadocia: slaying Dragon -- George of Cappadocia, as soldier, wearing armor, with sword (?) raised in left hand, is mounted on bridled and saddled horse trampling dragon (partly visible).
Scene in landscape with city in background.
Margin left decorated with block border of floreate and foliate ornament, including daisies and strawberries.
Illustration for Suffrage to George of Cappadocia.