Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1440
MS M.157 fol. 183v

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Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Torture -- Sebastian of Rome, nimbed, wearing short loincloth, is bound with arms tied around column. Two archers draw bows, shooting arrows piercing Sebastian's breast and legs. Scene in landscape setting with river.
Margins decorated with floreate border.