Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 I, fol. 22r

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Nicholas of Myra: Three Youths rescued from Barrel -- Within arcaded architectural setting, Nicholas of Myra, nimbed, wearing bishop's vestments and miter, holding crozier, raises right hand toward three tonsured youths in barrel. First youth steps out of barrel, second youth raises joined hands, and third youth raises right hand to breast.
Beyond arches is landscape with buildinds of city.