Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1230 and 1239
MS M.92 fol. 109v

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1) Stephen Protomartyr: in Synagogue -- Stephen Protomartyr, nimbed, tonsured, in deacon's vestment, holds book in his left hand and raises his right hand toward group of five Jews wearing pointed hats. Scene with gold background, within decorated initial P.
2) George of Cappadocia: Torture -- Man, with whip in raised right hand, mounted on horse, drags bound legs of nude George of Cappadocia, nimbed, before crowned Emperor Dacian raising his right hand. Scene with gold background, within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
3) Evangelist Mark, nimbed, sits, in profile, on bench, writing with pen and knife on scroll on lectern, beside his symbol, lion, as half-length, seated at his feet. Figure against gold background, with arch behind, within decorated initial D.
4) Apostle James Minor, nimbed, holds club, beside Apostle Philip, decorated nimbus, raising his right hand. Scene with gold background, within initial D decorated with dragon stem.