Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 237v

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Barbara of Nicomedia, nimbed, holding martyr's palm in left hand, stands beside tower.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In lower margin is man, wearing hat, holding club, halberd, and shield (escutcheon) with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure).