Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 160v

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In initial A, Vincent of Saragossa, nimbed and tonsured, wearing deacon's vestments, stands holding book with right hand and palm with left hand.
In initial D, Lawrence of Rome, nimbed and tonsured, is recumbent on grill over fire, with his hands joined, wearing loincloth, and his feet tied or shackled together. Torturer stands at side of grill with bellows; Decius, crowned, holding upturned sword with right hand, and another figure, look through window in background.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.