Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.365. Fol. 136v

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher of Lycia, standing in water, holds walking stick in both hands and on his shoulders supports Christ Child, rays as nimbus, raising right hand in blessing and holding tripartite globe in left hand.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, inhabited by winged hybrid man.