Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps in Berry, ca. 1510
MS M.250 fol. 139v

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child and Christopher of Lycia: Scene, with Hermit -- Christopher, nimbed, crosses stream, supporting himself with both hands on staff. Christ Child, nimbed, right hand raised in blessing, holding cross surmounted tripartite globe with left hand sits on his shoulders. Hermit, wearing hood, holding lantern in left hand, appears at opening in rocky cliff in background.
Miniature enclosed by architectural frame surmounted by two scrolls on which are two putti.