Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.197 fol. 127r

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Miniature:
Sebastian of Rome, nimbed, his behind his back, his body pierced by arrows, stands opposite archer, wearing hat, holding bow with right hand.
Margin, lower:
In landscape, archer, wearing hat, right arm drawn back, left hand extended holding bow, looks toward tree in which are three birds.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.