Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 140r

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Blasius of Sebaste: Martyrdom -- Prefect, beside another man, holds scepter in right hand and points with left hand toward executioner, raising sword above Blasius of Sebaste, nimbed, wearing bishop's vestments and miter, kneeling, joined hands raised. Crozier lies on ground beside him.
Scene occurs on island connected to walled city by bridge. In background, men fish with poles from a second bridge. In distance is ship.