Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1480-1500
MS M.179 fol. 185v

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher, nimbed, holding walking stick with right hand, grasping mantle with left hand, carries on his shoulders, Christ Child, rays as nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, holding cross-surmounted globe with left hand. Figures below arch supported by two columns.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.