Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 157r

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Apollonia of Alexandria: Scene, Torture -- In initial D, Apollonia, nimbed, stands in front of column, her hands behind her as torturer holds pincers at her mouth.
Initial on gold background and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.