Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 120r

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Beneath arch, three-quarter figure of Apollonia of Alexandria, nimbed, holding pincers with tooth in left hand and with right hand holding open, ruled book.
Miniature for beginning of Suffrage to Apollonia of Alexandria.
Margins inhabited by fly and scattered with naturalistic speedwells; against gold background.