Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Lyon, ca. 1485
MS M.83 fol. 179r

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher, holding staff in both hands, turning head, carries on his shoulders Christ Child, with cross as nimbus, holding cross-surmounted globe in left hand. Landscape with river and distant shore in background.
Margin with floreate ornament.