Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 134r

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher, as half figure, nimbed, holding staff in right hand, carries on left shoulder nude Christ Child, with rays as nimbus, with right hand raised in blessing and holding cross-surmounted globe in left hand. In background is river.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.