Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1470
MS M.316 fol. 37v

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Nicholas of Myra: Scene, Three Youths rescued from Barrel -- Nicholas of Myra, nimbed, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, stands, right hand raised in blessing, crozier in left hand. At right, three nude and tonsured youths, with joined hands, in barrel.
Scene in vaulted room, decorated with tapestry, and tiled floor.
Floreate border frames text.