Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1420-1425
MS M.105 fol. 45v

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Fabian of Rome: Scene, Martyrdom -- Fabian, wearing papal tiara, nimbed, blindfolded, kneeling with joined hands raised, has head pushed aside by man, wearing hat, raising sword in right hand (Beheading). In lower margin amid vinescroll.
Left margin with foliate and ivy-rinceaux ornament.