Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1230 and 1239
MS M.92 fol. 110v

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1) John and Paul, both of Rome -- Paul of Rome, as Apostle Paul, nimbed, stands with sword in his right hand and book in his left hand, beside nimbed John of Rome, as John Baptist, holding disk containing Lamb of God. Scene with gold background, within initial Q decorated with dragon stem.
2) Apostle, Peter: Crucifixion -- Two male executioners with hammers nail Apostle Peter, nimbed, tonsured, upside down on cross. Scene with gold background, within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
3) Apostle, Paul: preaching -- Apostle Paul, nimbed, with cross in his left hand, raises right hand toward group of men, some wearing pointed hats. Scene with gold background, within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
4) Martin of Tours: Scene, Body taken to Tours -- Body of Martin of Tours, in bishop's miter and vestments, is borne on shoulders of six soldiers in chain mail, including one holding sword. Scene with gold background, within initial D decorated with dragon stem.
5) Felicitas and Seven Sons: Scene, Martyrdom -- Bodies of seven sons lie before Felicitas, wearing berbette. She stands, raising her joined hands, beside male executioner with sword in his right hand and his left hand raised. Scene with gold background, within initial P decorated with dragon stem.