Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1490
MS M.380 fol. 101v

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Martin of Tours, nimbed, half-figure, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, raises right hand in blessing and holds cross-staff in left hand. Figure within decorated initial D.
Nicholas of Myra: Three Youths rescued from Barrel (?) -- Nicholas of Myra, nimbed, half-figure, wearing bishop's miter and vestments, holding crozier in right hand, stands before three youths, tonsured (only heads visible). Figures within decorated initial D.
Foliate border decorated with flowers in left margin.