Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
England, perhaps Cambridge, ca. 1320
MS M.107 fol. 218r

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Apostle, Andrew: Crucifixion -- Two tormetors pull ropes tied to wrists of Apostle Andrew, nimbed, bound to saltire cross. Scene in decorated initial D with foliate marginal extenders.
Border composed of bands enclosing owls and other birds, alternating with animal masks. Bands interrupted by quatrefoils and lozenges enclosing portraits of men and veiled women.