Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1460-1470
MS M.25 fol. 32v

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher of Lycia, nimbed, both hands grasping staff, walks through water with Christ Child, crossed nimbus, raising right hand, holding globe with left hand, seated on Christopher's left shoulder. At right is hermit raising both hands behind rock. City is in background.
Miniature in grisaille with gold and color details.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.