Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1230 and 1239
MS M.92 fol. 108r

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1) Apostle, Thomas: Martyrdom -- Male executioner with right hand raises sword above and with left hand grasps head of Thomas, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised. Scene within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
2) Sylvester of Rome: Scene, baptizing Constantine the Great -- Constantine the Great, crowned, nude, in font, is baptized by Sylvester of Rome, in papal tiara and vestments, with his right hand raised. Scene within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
3) Genevieve of Paris: Scene, Candle lighted by Angel -- Devil stands beside Genevi³•ve of Paris, nimbed, veiled, holding candle and book with two straps, and angel appears above. Building at right. Scene within decorated initial B.
4) Fabian and Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Martyrdom -- Two male executioners raise swords above heads of Fabian and Sebastian, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised. Scene within initial I, formed by idol (?).
5) Fabian and Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Burial -- Two shrouded bodies of Fabian and Sebastian, nimbed, lie in sarcophagi; two lions sit in foreground; trees in background. Scene within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
Line endings of abstract penwork on page.