Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 IV, fol. 136r

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Two scenes within miniature:
1) Marina the Disguised: Marriage -- Within architectural setting, priest, tonsured, wearing vestments, raises right hand in blessing over joined hands of Marina the Disguised (or Margaret, called Pelagius) and nobleman, hat removed. Outside of architectural setting, within courtyard, five men look on.
2) Marina the Disguised: Death -- Within second architectural setting beside courtyard, Marina the Disguised, nimbed, deceased, reclines on floor beside three nuns, including one kneeling beside her. Her habit is partially raised, revealing tunic.