Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Italy, Padua, 1436
MS M.180 fol. 77v

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Lawrence of Rome: Scene, Martyrdom -- Nude Lawrence, nimbed, on gridiron, two executioners stoking fire, one using fork. Half-figure of man indicating Lawrence in window of building at right.
Beginning of Gospel reading for feast of Lawrence of Rome, August 10.