Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Italy, Naples, between 1350 and 1375
MS M.626 fol. 28v

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Hilarion of Cyprus: Scene, escaping by Ship -- Hilarion of Cyprus, nimbed, wearing cap and monk’s habit, accompanied by at least one tonsured monk (only head visible), and four men, one wearing cap, all in ship with sail and banners. The Hilarion leaning and extending hands to extended hands of man, in ship with oars, accompanied by two other men. To right, among two men, one wearing cap, both on ship with sail.
Illustration of Jerome, Life of Hilarion of Cyprus.