Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1471 and 1485
MS M.815 fol. 52v

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Catherine of Alexandria: Scene, Martyrdom -- Catherine of Alexandria, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised. Standing behind her and grasping her left arm is executioner, wearing armor, with sword raised in right hand. In background is broken wheel, upon which flames (?) are raining.
Floreate margins inhabited by fly in left margin.